How to Call South Korea from United Kingdom
South Korea Country Code: +82
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.
Step-by-Step Dialing Guide
Follow these simple steps to make a call to South Korea from United Kingdom
Dial the exit code for United Kingdom
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for United Kingdom.
Add South Korea's country code
Dial the country code +82 for South Korea.
Enter the local phone number
Dial the local phone number in South Korea (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Complete dialing format
Full format: 00 82 [local number] - For example: 00 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
South Korea at a Glance
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.
City & Area Codes for 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] |