82 Country Code: South Korea (+82)
Country code 82 (+82) belongs to South Korea. South Korea uses the international dialing code +82, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is KR.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +82 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 0082 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 82 (from the US and Canada), 0011 82 (from Australia), or the bare 82. All refer to the same South Korea country code.
Every South Korean mobile number starts with 010 domestically (+82 10 from abroad) and is followed by 8 digits. Seoul uses a single-digit area code (02) and all other provinces use 2-digit codes. The country unified all mobile prefixes to 010 between 2004 and 2012, making mobile identification trivial.
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Every Korean mobile number has exactly the same prefix — 010 domestically, +82 10 from abroad.
Did You Get a Call from +82? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +82 followed by more digits is originating from South Korea. The caller is dialing you from a South Korea-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a South Korea carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +82:
- -Family or friends in South Korea calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at South Korea-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a South Korea call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +82 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +82 number from the US, use Kinvo's South Korea dialing guide — calls cost from $0.12/min with no app to download.
South Korea Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +82.
Major City Area Codes in South Korea
Area codes for the largest cities in South Korea. When dialing from abroad, prepend +82 and drop the leading 0.
| City / Region | Area Code | Domestic Form | From Abroad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul | 2 | 02 | +82 2 |
| Busan | 51 | 051 | +82 51 |
| Incheon | 32 | 032 | +82 32 |
| Daegu | 53 | 053 | +82 53 |
| Daejeon | 42 | 042 | +82 42 |
| Gwangju | 62 | 062 | +82 62 |
Mobile Networks in South Korea
- 10 (all mobile numbers use 010 domestically)
- SK Telecom
- KT
- LG U+
South Korea Telephone System Facts
Calling South Korea Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to South Korea come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, South Korea numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 01012345678), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside South Korea. Dial +82 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — South Korea area codes are not uniform length (Seoul 2, Busan 51, Incheon 32), so confirm the city before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — South Korea uses Korean business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +82 is the legitimate South Korea country code, and most unsolicited calls from +82 numbers are legitimate calls from South Korea-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +82 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
When you are ready to place a call, the cheapest reliable route is to dial +82 from your browser using Kinvo — no app, no carrier add-on, and the per-minute rate is shown before you connect so there are no bill surprises. The browser approach also works from any laptop, tablet, or phone you happen to have access to, which matters when you're traveling, using a work device, or borrowing someone else's computer.
Calling South Korea from Your Browser
To place a call to South Korea, dial +82 followed by the local number in the Kinvo browser dialer. Pay-as-you-go, no app required.
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Frequently Asked Questions: South Korea Country Code
Which country is country code 82?
Country code 82 belongs to South Korea. The full international dialing code is +82, also written as 0082 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 82 from the US and Canada, or +82 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for South Korea?
+82 is the international dialing code for South Korea, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is KR. Equivalent forms — 0082, 011 82, +82, and 82 — all refer to the same South Korea country code.
What are the main area codes in South Korea?
The largest cities in South Korea use these area codes: Seoul (2), Busan (51), Incheon (32), Daegu (53). When calling from abroad, prepend +82.
Who are the main mobile carriers in South Korea?
The major mobile operators in South Korea are SK Telecom, KT, LG U+. Kinvo routes calls to every South Korea mobile carrier at the same per-minute rate — no hidden surcharges for premium networks.
Do I drop the 0 when calling South Korea from abroad?
Yes. South Korea uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +82. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within South Korea.
What is the emergency number in South Korea?
The emergency services number in South Korea is 112 (police) / 119 (fire, medical). Emergency numbers cannot be dialed via Kinvo or any VoIP service — use a mobile network or landline for life-threatening emergencies.
Can I call South Korea from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to South Korea via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +82 followed by the local number.