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ALL COUNTRY CODES·Updated July 27, 2026

Low-Cost Calls to South Korea (+82) in Crystal-Clear HD

Whether near or far, calling South Korea (82) is simple when you follow the guidance gathered here.

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South Korea
2 DIGIT ISOKR
COUNTRY CALLING CODE
+82
KOR
3 DIGIT ISO
CAPITAL
Seoul
TIME ZONE
UTC+9
CURRENCY
KRW
LANGUAGES
Korean
South Korea · Asia · +82

Quick Ways to Call South Korea

01
DIRECT CALLS

Direct Calls

Calling South Korea via direct dial uses country code 82 and your existing line, trading cost for convenience.

No special app needed
Works on any phone
Standard carrier rates apply
01
02
CALLING CARDS

Calling Cards

Calling cards remain a wallet-friendly option for South Korea, with savings that add up over many calls.

Prepaid, no contracts
Available online & in stores
Good for occasional callers
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03
VOIP / MERATALKBest Value

VoIP / MeraTalk

MeraTalk makes South Korea affordable to call, routing every conversation over the internet for clear, low-cost connections.

HD voice over internet
Get a local number instantly
Lowest per-minute rates
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South Korea Overview

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South Korea
+82
Asia
Capital City
Seoul
Timezone
UTC+9
Currency
KRW
Languages
Korean
Population
52M
ISO Alpha-2
KR
ISO Alpha-3
KOR
Emergency Number
112

How to Ring South Korea Broken Down

Full dialing sequence

011 +82 XX XXXXXXX
Exit Code
011 or 00
Your country's international access code
Country Code
+82
South Korea's international dial prefix
Area Code
XX
City or regional code — drop leading 0
Local Number
XXXXXXX
Full subscriber number, all digits
Format00 + 82 + area code + number
1

Find your exit code

Start by dialing your own country's international access code. From the US or Canada this is 011; from most of Europe it's 00. This tells your network you're making an international call.

2

Dial +82 for South Korea

Immediately follow with South Korea's country code — no spaces or dashes. This routes your call to South Korea's telephone network. On smartphones, replace the exit code with a + sign.

3

Enter the area code

Add the city or regional code for your destination in South Korea. If the local number starts with a 0 (trunk prefix), drop it — the country code replaces it when dialing internationally.

4

Dial the local number

Enter all remaining digits of the local number exactly as written. For mobile numbers, include every digit — no abbreviations. Press call and your carrier does the rest.

Pro Tips for Calling South Korea

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Tip 01

Make sure your network is solid before dialing — a stable connection is what keeps calls clear and steady.

02
Tip 02

A headset keeps your audio crisp and your hands free, ideal for catching up with South Korea.

03
Tip 03

Keep the time difference in mind — UTC+9 — so you reach people at a reasonable hour and not in the middle of the night.

Best Time To Call South Korea

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What Drives the Cost of Calling South Korea

Calling South Korea ranges in price from carrier highs to VoIP lows, so your method decides the cost.

MethodWhat you getBest for
Landline
Widely available on any carrier
Familiar — no app required
Higher per-minute international rates
Requires calling card or international plan
Occasional callers
VoIP / MeraTalk
Recommended
HD voice calls to South Korea
Lowest per-minute rates available
Works on any device, anywhere
Get a local +${country.code} virtual number instantly
Businesses & frequent callers
Calling Cards
Fixed prepaid per-minute rate
No monthly fees or contracts
Works from any phone or landline
Limited to card balance — no overage
Infrequent travelers

How to get started with MeraTalk

01
Sign up
Create a MeraTalk account in minutes — no hardware needed.
02
Choose a number
Get a virtual South Korea number (+82) instantly.
03
Add credit
Top up with any amount — no monthly commitments.
04
Dial the number
Enter +82 followed by the area code and local number.
05
HD connection
MeraTalk routes your call over carrier-grade networks for crystal clarity.
06
You're live
Talk, hang up, and review call logs in your dashboard anytime.

South Korea Number Formats Explained

In South Korea, the range following 82 indicates whether you're reaching a mobile or a fixed line.

National Service Codes
Special-purpose number prefixes
PrefixTypeDial Code
800 / 1800Toll-Free+82 800 XXX XXX
900 / 1900Premium Rate+82 900 XXX XXX
MobileMobile Network+82 9XX XXX XXXX
EmergencyEmergency112
DirectoryDirectory EnquiryLocal only
Major City / Area Codes
How to dial cities in South Korea
CityArea CodeFull Dial
SeoulXX+82 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 2XX+82 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 3XX+82 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 4XX+82 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 5XX+82 XX XXXX XXXX

Area codes vary by region. Contact MeraTalk support for the full South Korea number range list.

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