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South Korea Country Code +82

Complete guide to calling South Korea from the US and abroad

ISO-2: KR ISO-3: KOR Asia Capital: Seoul

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+82
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 82 + area + number
Country TLD
.kr

Geography

Capital
Seoul
Continent
Asia
Area
98,480 km²
Population
51,684,564
Currency
Korean won
Languages
Korean, English (widely taught in junior high and high school)

Time & Communication

Current Time
5:35 AM
Time Zone
UTC+9
Mobile Penetration
172.5%
Internet Penetration
97.9%
Fixed-line Penetration
41.2%

How to Call South Korea from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to South Korea from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
82
South Korea
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 82 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+82 - area code - local number

Area Codes in South Korea

City Area Code How to Dial from US
Chungcheongbuk-do 43 011 82 43 + local number
Chungcheongnam-do 41 011 82 41 + local number
Daejon 42 011 82 42 + local number
Gangwon-do 33 011 82 33 + local number
Gyeonggi-do 31 011 82 31 + local number
Gyeongsangbuk-do 54 011 82 54 + local number
Incheon 32 011 82 32 + local number
Jeju 64 011 82 64 + local number
Jeollabuk-do 63 011 82 63 + local number
Jeollanam-do 61 011 82 61 + local number
Kwangju 62 011 82 62 + local number
Kyongsangnamdo 55 011 82 55 + local number
Pusan 51 011 82 51 + local number
Seoul 2 011 82 2 + local number
Taegu 53 011 82 53 + local number
Ulsan 52 011 82 52 + local number

Neighboring Countries

North Korea flag

North Korea

+850 Taiwan flag

Taiwan

+886 China flag

China

+86 Philippines flag

Philippines

+63 Hong Kong flag

Hong Kong

+852 Brunei flag

Brunei

+673 Palau flag

Palau

+680 Vietnam flag

Vietnam

+84

Telecommunications in South Korea

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 172.5 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 89,223,311 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 41.2 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 21,290,602 2024
Internet users (% of population) 97.9 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 172.5%
Fixed-line 41.2%
Internet 97.9%

South Korea on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Seoul.

Flag of South Korea

Flag of South Korea
Name
Taegeukgi
Adopted
1949
Proportions
2:3
Designer
Park Yeong-hyo
White Red Blue Black

The Taegeuk represents balance in the universe. Four trigrams symbolize heaven, earth, water, and fire.

Public Holidays in South Korea

South Korea has 11 holidays and observances (2 national, 9 public, 0 observances). The national day is Gwangbokjeol (Liberation Day), on August 15. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.

DateHolidayType
January 1 Sinjeong (New Year's Day) Public
March 1 Samiljeol (Independence Movement Day) Public
May 5 Eorininal (Children's Day) Public
June 6 Hyeonchungil (Memorial Day) Public
August 15 Gwangbokjeol (Liberation Day) National
October 3 Gaecheonjeol (National Foundation Day) National
October 9 Hangeulnal (Hangul Day) Public
December 25 Christmas Day Public
Varies Seollal (Lunar New Year) Public
Varies Bucheonim Osinnal (Buddha's Birthday) Public
Varies Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) Public

“Varies”: the date follows a lunar, religious or weekday rule and changes every year.

Geography of South Korea

Area

100,450 km²

38,784 sq mi

Coastline

2,413 km

Highest point

Halla-san 1,950 m

Lowest point

Sea of Japan 0 m

Climate:
Temperate, with rainfall heavier in summer than winter; cold winters
Terrain:
Mostly hills and mountains; wide coastal plains in west and south
Natural resources:
Coal, Tungsten, Graphite, Molybdenum, Lead, Hydropower potential
Land borders:
North Korea
Land use:
agricultural 16.1% (arable 14.9%), forest 64.4% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of South Korea

GDP

$1.9 trillion (2025)

GDP per person

$36,227 (2025)

Growth

1.0% (2025)

Inflation

2.1% (2025)

Unemployment

2.7% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.937 (#20 of 193, 2023)

GDP by sector:
Agriculture 1%, Industry 34%, Services 57% (2025)
Top exports:
Electrical equipment and electronics (33%), Vehicles and parts (13%), Machinery and computers (12%), Mineral fuels and oil (7%), Plastics (5%)
Top imports:
Mineral fuels and oil (22%), Electrical equipment and electronics (20%), Machinery and computers (12%), Optical and medical instruments (4%), Ores (3%)
Main export markets:
China (18%), USA (17%), Viet Nam (9%), China, Hong Kong SAR (5%), Japan (4%)
Main suppliers:
China (23%), USA (12%), Japan (8%), Australia (5%), Viet Nam (5%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2025, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about South Korea

What is the country code for South Korea?
The country code for South Korea is +82.
How do I call South Korea from the US?
To call South Korea from the US, dial 011 + 82 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +82 instead of 011.
What time is it in South Korea?
The current time in South Korea is 5:35 AM (UTC+9).
What is the capital of South Korea?
The capital of South Korea is Seoul.
What is the national day of South Korea?
The national day of South Korea is Gwangbokjeol (Liberation Day), on August 15.
What does the flag of South Korea look like?
The flag of South Korea uses white, red, blue, black and was adopted in 1949. The Taegeuk represents balance in the universe. Four trigrams symbolize heaven, earth, water, and fire.