Call South Korea
Code is +82
From United States to South Korea, the country code is +82. With StartACall you skip the codes and the downloads and dial South Korea from any browser tab.
Product facts
- Outbound: No dedicated number required.
- Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
- No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
How to Call South Korea from USA
Follow this simple sequence to connect to any number in South Korea.
US Exit Code
Dial 011. This allows you to dial out of the United States.
(On mobile/VoIP, just hold 0 to get +)
Korea Code (+82)
Dial 82. This routes the call to South Korea.
Area Code & Number
Dial the city code and number.
Important: Drop the leading zero!
The "Drop the Zero" Rule
In South Korea, area codes start with '0' (e.g., 02 for Seoul). When calling from the USA, you must omit this zero.
Major South Korean City Codes
Remember to drop the leading '0' when dialing these from the USA.
| City | Region | Dial Code |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul | Capital Area | 2 |
| Busan | Yeongnam | 51 |
| Incheon | Capital Area | 32 |
| Daegu | Yeongnam | 53 |
| Daejeon | Hoseo | 42 |
| City | Region | Dial Code |
|---|---|---|
| Gwangju | Honam | 62 |
| Ulsan | Yeongnam | 52 |
| Sejong | Hoseo | 44 |
| Gyeonggi-do | Capital Area | 31 |
| Jeju | Jeju Island | 64 |
Why Pay AT&T or Verizon to
Call Korea?
US carriers charge exorbitant rates for calls to Asia. StartACall uses modern VoIP technology to route your call over the internet, giving you crystal clear quality at a fraction of the cost.
- Competitive rates for your destination to South Korea
- Call mobile phones (010) at low rates
- No contract, pay only for minutes used
- Instant connection from your browser
Save 90%
Compared to standard US carrier international rates.
Nationwide
Reach Seoul, Busan, Jeju, and everywhere in between.
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No Delay
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the country code for South Korea?
The country code is +82. From the USA, you dial 011 82, then the number.
Do I dial the zero in the area code?
No. South Korean area codes start with 0 (e.g., 02 for Seoul), but you must drop this zero when calling from the USA. Dial 011 82 2...
How do I call a Korean mobile phone?
Korean mobile numbers usually start with 010. Drop the leading zero and dial 011 82 10 followed by the 8-digit number.
What is the time difference?
South Korea is typically 13-16 hours ahead of the USA, depending on your time zone and daylight savings.
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