Calling South Korea from Hong Kong: 001 82 [local number].
Quick answer
To call South Korea from Hong Kong, dial 001, then 82, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 001 82 10 2000 0000.
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Dialing format
001 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 Hong Kong
Start by dialing 001 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Hong Kong.
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: 001 82 [local number] - For example: 001 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 Hong Kong
001 (dial 001 (or + from mobile))
Hong Kong Country Code
+852
Route Dialing Pattern
001 82 10 2000 0000
Capital Time Difference
1h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
08:00-17:00
Currency Pair
Hong Kong dollar ($) -> South Korean won (₩)
Primary languages: Hong Kong (English, Chinese) and South Korea (Korean).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: Hong Kong (UTC+08:00) and South Korea (UTC+09:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from Hong Kong to South Korea, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
Hong Kong
To
South Korea
For dialing this route, callers in Hong Kong usually start with 001 or the plus sign, then dial +82 before the local South Korea number.
Hong Kong's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+08:00, while South Korea's is UTC+09:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 08:00-17:00.
Hong Kong callers are represented by HK/HKG, with City of Victoria as a capital reference point, Eastern Asia, 7.5M people, Hong Kong dollar ($), and primary language context of English, Chinese.
Origin exit prefix: 001 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +852. Origin time zones: UTC+08:00.
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 Hong Kong's outbound dialing rules with South Korea's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 1h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 08:00-17:00.
Dialing sequence: 001 82 local number. Business-hour window: 08:00-17:00. Time relationship: 1h destination ahead.
Destination market: South Korea is in Eastern Asia, with Seoul as a main administrative center. Calls from Hong Kong 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: Hong Kong is listed in Eastern Asia with a population of about 7.5M; South Korea is listed in Eastern Asia with about 51M. The main listed languages differ: Hong Kong (English, Chinese) and South Korea (Korean). Currency context also changes across the route: Hong Kong dollar ($) in Hong Kong 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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