Calling South Korea from South Africa: 00 82 [local number].
Quick answer
To call South Korea from South Africa, dial 00, then 82, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 82 10 2000 0000.
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Dialing format
00 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 South Africa
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for South Africa.
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: 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
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 South Africa
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
South Africa Country Code
+27
Route Dialing Pattern
00 82 10 2000 0000
Capital Time Difference
7h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
02:00-11:00
Currency Pair
South African rand (R) -> South Korean won (₩)
Primary languages: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu) and South Korea (Korean).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: South Africa (UTC+02:00) and South Korea (UTC+09:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from South Africa to South Korea, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
South Africa
To
South Korea
For dialing this route, callers in South Africa usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +82 before the local South Korea number.
South Africa's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+02:00, while South Korea's is UTC+09:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 02:00-11:00.
South Africa callers are represented by ZA/ZAF, with Pretoria as a capital reference point, Southern Africa, 63M people, South African rand (R), and primary language context of Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho +6 more.
Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +27. Origin time zones: UTC+02:00.
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 South Africa's outbound dialing rules with South Korea's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 7h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 02:00-11:00.
Dialing sequence: 00 82 local number. Business-hour window: 02:00-11:00. Time relationship: 7h destination ahead.
Destination market: South Korea is in Eastern Asia, with Seoul as a main administrative center. Calls from South Africa 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: South Africa is listed in Southern Africa with a population of about 63M; South Korea is listed in Eastern Asia with about 51M. The main listed languages differ: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele +8 more) and South Korea (Korean). Currency context also changes across the route: South African rand (R) in South Africa 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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