ISO
KR / KOR
South Korea
+82
Capital
Seoul
Continent
Asia
Timezone
UTC+9
Currency
KRW
Scam risk
LOW
Population
51,780,579 · Korean
🕐 Current time in South Korea
UTC+9
Seoul
-
UTC+9
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Common formats for +82
The country code for South Korea can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+82- international E.164 format (with plus sign)82- digits only (often typed in search)0082- with European exit code (00)011 82- with US exit code (011)001 82 XX XXXX XXXX- full landline example+82 1X XXXX XXXX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 82 + area + number
Landline:
001 82 XX XXXX XXXX · Mobile: +82 1X XXXX XXXXFrom Europe →
00 + 82 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 82, then the local number (drop the leading
0 trunk prefix).From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 82 XX XXXX XXXX |
+82 1X XXXX XXXX |
United Kingdom
|
00 82 XX XXXX XXXX |
+82 1X XXXX XXXX |
Australia
|
0011 82 XX XXXX XXXX |
+82 1X XXXX XXXX |
Canada
|
011 82 XX XXXX XXXX |
+82 1X XXXX XXXX |
India
|
00 82 XX XXXX XXXX |
+82 1X XXXX XXXX |
Area codes
| Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
2 |
Seoul |
31 |
Gyeonggi |
32 |
Incheon |
33 |
Gangwon |
41 |
Chungnam |
42 |
Daejeon |
43 |
Chungbuk |
44 |
Sejong City |
51 |
Busan |
52 |
Ulsan |
Scam Risk: LOW
Low scam risk from Korean numbers. Voice phishing (vishing) is a domestic concern.
What to do
- +82 is a low-risk country code
- Standard phone safety practices apply
FAQ
What country has the code +82?
The country code +82 belongs to South Korea.
Is +82 a scam?
+82 is the legitimate country code for South Korea. The scam risk level is low. Low scam risk from Korean numbers. Voice phishing (vishing) is a domestic concern.
How to call South Korea from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 82 + local number. From a US cell: dial +82 + local number.
