How to Call South Korea
from the UK
Reach South Korea (+82) from United Kingdom straight in your browser. Outbound calls need no phone number, and you only add one when you also want to receive calls.
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How to Call South Korea from UK
Follow these simple steps to connect to any number in South Korea from the United Kingdom.
UK Exit Code
Dial 00.
This is the standard exit code for calling internationally from the UK.
Korea Code (+82)
Dial 82.
This directs your call to the South Korean telephone network.
Area Code & Number
Dial the city code and number.
Drop the leading zero!
Time Difference Alert
South Korea (KST) is typically 9 hours ahead of the UK (GMT).
When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 6:00 PM in Seoul.
Major South Korean City Codes
Remember to remove the leading '0' when dialing from the UK.
| City | Region | Dial From UK |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul | Capital | 2 |
| Busan | Yeongnam | 51 |
| Incheon | Sudogwon | 32 |
| Daegu | Yeongnam | 53 |
| Daejeon | Hoseo | 42 |
| City | Region | Dial From UK |
|---|---|---|
| Gwangju | Honam | 62 |
| Ulsan | Yeongnam | 52 |
| Suwon | Gyeonggi | 31 |
| Jeju | Jeju | 64 |
| Sejong | Hoseo | 44 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exit code for UK?
The exit code for the United Kingdom is 00. Dial this first when calling internationally from a landline.
How do I call a Korean mobile from UK?
Korean mobile numbers usually start with 010. To call from the UK, dial 00 (exit) + 82 (Korea) + 10 (mobile prefix without leading zero) + 8 digit number.
What is the time difference?
South Korea is 9 hours ahead of UK (GMT). During British Summer Time (BST), the difference is 8 hours.
Can I call Korea for free?
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