Calling South Korea from Australia: 0011 82 [local number].
Quick answer
To call South Korea from Australia, dial 0011, then 82, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 0011 82 10 2000 0000.
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Dialing format
0011 82 10 2000 0000
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call South Korea correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in South Korea - whether you’re calling Seoul or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to South Korea from Australia
Start by dialing 0011 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Australia.
Dial the country code +82 for South Korea.
Dial the local phone number in South Korea (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 0011 82 [local number] - For example: 0011 82 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+82
Capital of South Korea
Seoul
Region
Asia (Eastern Asia)
Currency of South Korea
South Korean won (₩)
South Korea Time Zones
UTC+09:00
Current time
Your time
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South Korea
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South Korea is --
South Korea, located in Eastern Asia, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Seoul, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 51M.
The official currency is the South Korean won (₩). When calling South Korea, the country code is +82. The country observes the UTC+09:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Korean.
Population
51M
Population Rank
#28 of 230
Language Footprint
Korean
Time Zone Footprint
UTC+09:00
City/Area Code Coverage
16 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
South Korea currently has a 10-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +82.
Exit Code in Australia
0011 (dial 0011 (or + from mobile))
Australia Country Code
+61
Route Dialing Pattern
0011 82 10 2000 0000
Capital Time Difference
4h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
05:00-14:00
Currency Pair
Australian dollar ($) -> South Korean won (₩)
Primary languages: Australia (English) and South Korea (Korean).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: Australia (UTC+05:00, UTC+06:30, UTC+07:00, UTC+08:00, UTC+09:30, UTC+10:00, UTC+10:30, UTC+11:30) and South Korea (UTC+09:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from Australia to South Korea, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
Australia
To
South Korea
For dialing this route, callers in Australia usually start with 0011 or the plus sign, then dial +82 before the local South Korea number.
Australia's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+05:00, while South Korea's is UTC+09:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 05:00-14:00.
Australia callers are represented by AU/AUS, with Canberra as a capital reference point, Australia and New Zealand, 28M people, Australian dollar ($), and primary language context of English.
Origin exit prefix: 0011 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +61. Origin time zones: UTC+05:00, UTC+06:30, UTC+07:00, UTC+08:00 +4 more.
South Korea is represented here by KR/KOR, Seoul, Eastern Asia, about 51M people, South Korean won (₩), and primary language context of Korean.
Destination calling code: +82. Destination time zones: UTC+09:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines Australia's outbound dialing rules with South Korea's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 4h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 05:00-14:00.
Dialing sequence: 0011 82 local number. Business-hour window: 05:00-14:00. Time relationship: 4h destination ahead.
Destination market: South Korea is in Eastern Asia, with Seoul as a main administrative center. Calls from Australia may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 51M. Primary language context: Korean. Local billing and everyday prices use South Korean won (₩).
Route context: Australia is listed in Australia and New Zealand with a population of about 28M; South Korea is listed in Eastern Asia with about 51M. The main listed languages differ: Australia (English) and South Korea (Korean). Currency context also changes across the route: Australian dollar ($) in Australia and South Korean won (₩) in South Korea.
| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Chungcheongbuk-do | 82-43 | +82-43 [local number] |
| Chungcheongnam-do | 82-41 | +82-41 [local number] |
| Daejon | 82-42 | +82-42 [local number] |
| Gangwon-do | 82-33 | +82-33 [local number] |
| Gyeonggi-do | 82-31 | +82-31 [local number] |
| Gyeongsangbuk-do | 82-54 | +82-54 [local number] |
| Incheon | 82-32 | +82-32 [local number] |
| Jeju | 82-64 | +82-64 [local number] |
| Jeollabuk-do | 82-63 | +82-63 [local number] |
| Jeollanam-do | 82-61 | +82-61 [local number] |
| Kwangju | 82-62 | +82-62 [local number] |
| Kyongsangnamdo | 82-55 | +82-55 [local number] |
| Pusan | 82-51 | +82-51 [local number] |
| Seoul | 82-2 | +82-2 [local number] |
| Taegu | 82-53 | +82-53 [local number] |
| Ulsan | 82-52 | +82-52 [local number] |
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