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To call South Korea from Australia, dial 0011, then the Korean country code 82, then the Korean number without its first 0. On a mobile you can type +82 instead of 0011 82. Below is exactly what to dial, a number converter, area codes, the best time to call and what a call costs.
Country Code for South Korea: +82
The country code for South Korea is +82. These are the codes to call South Korea from Australia, in this order:
- 0011, the exit code for calls out of Australia. People also call it the international access code.
- 82, the country calling code for South Korea.
- The local number without its first 0, with the area code for a landline.
You need to dial all 3 parts to make international calls to South Korea, from a mobile or landline number. The dialling code 82 is the same for every city in South Korea.
Dial 0011, then 82, then the Korean number without its first 0.
| Number in South Korea | Written there as | Dial from Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 010 2345 6789 | 0011 82 10 2345 6789 |
| Landline | 02 2345 6789 | 0011 82 2 2345 6789 |
Example numbers only. On a mobile you can type + in place of 0011.
Convert a Korean Phone Number to Dial from Australia
Type a Korean number as you got it, such as 02 2345 6789 or +82 10 2345 6789. The converter removes the 0 and shows the digits to dial.
Type the number as people write it in South Korea.
Area Codes and Mobile Numbers in South Korea
Korean mobile numbers start with 010 and have 11 digits, for example 010 2345 6789. From Australia drop the 0, so the number starts 82 10. Numbers that start 070 are internet phones, not mobiles.
Landlines start with 0 and an area code. Seoul is 02, and every other area has a 2 digit code from 031 to 064, such as 051 for Busan. The local number after the code has 7 or 8 digits, so two correct Seoul numbers can be different lengths.
| City | Area code | From Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul | 2 | 0011 82 2 + number |
| Busan | 51 | 0011 82 51 + number |
| Incheon | 32 | 0011 82 32 + number |
| Daegu | 53 | 0011 82 53 + number |
| Daejeon | 42 | 0011 82 42 + number |
| Gwangju | 62 | 0011 82 62 + number |
| Ulsan | 52 | 0011 82 52 + number |
| Sejong | 44 | 0011 82 44 + number |
| Suwon (Gyeonggi) | 31 | 0011 82 31 + number |
| Jeju | 64 | 0011 82 64 + number |
Area codes as they follow 82. Inside South Korea each starts with 0.
Time Zone and Best Time to Call South Korea from Australia
The time gap to South Korea depends on your city, and the gap changes when clocks change for daylight saving. For example, in January, 7:00 pm in Sydney is 5:00 pm in Seoul, and in July, 7:00 pm in Sydney is 6:00 pm in Seoul.
| Your city | Seoul |
|---|---|
| Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart | January: 2h behind July: 1h behind |
| Brisbane | January: 1h behind July: 1h behind |
| Adelaide | January: 1h 30m behind July: 0h 30m behind |
| Darwin | January: 0h 30m behind July: 0h 30m behind |
| Perth | January: 1h ahead July: 1h ahead |
Worked out from the official time zone database for mid January and mid July. South Korea has no daylight saving, so the gap changes only when Australian clocks change.
International Call Rates to South Korea with a Calling Card
Calls to South Korea start at 1.5c a minute on Ring Me (49c a call). Korean mobiles cost more than landlines on 35 of 36 cards.
| Calling a | 10 minutes | 30 minutes | 60 minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landline | 25cAsian Connection | 75cAsian Connection | $1.39Ring Me |
| Mobile | 57.6cSuper Deal | $1.44Super Deal | $2.88Super Deal |
Cheapest card for each call, including any connection fee and billing rounding, from a local access number. Checked 19 October 2026. See every card for South Korea.
To compare every card and its talk time, see calls to South Korea from Australia.
How to Call South Korea from Australia: 3 Ways
Most people make calls to South Korea in one of 3 ways.
- Calling card. You dial a local access number in Australia, so the card works from any landline or mobile phone. It needs no internet connection and no new SIM card. International rates to South Korea start at 1.5c a minute.
- Your calling plan. Many calling plans charge a rate per minute for international dialling, and some block it. Check the rate to South Korea before you call.
- Internet calling apps (VoIP). Calls are free when both people have the same app and a data plan or Wi-Fi. Call quality depends on the internet connection at both ends.
A calling card suits calls to landlines and to people with a weak internet connection.
Why a Call to South Korea Does Not Work
- Keeping the 0 after 82, e.g. 0011 82 010 2345 6789 instead of 0011 82 10 2345 6789.
- Dropping too much from a Seoul number. Only the 0 goes: 02 2345 6789 becomes 82 2 2345 6789, keeping the 2.
- Calling Australia from a Korean landline with just 00 61. International calls go through a carrier code, so dial 001 61 (or another carrier’s code), or use + on a mobile.
- Expecting 15XX or 16XX customer service numbers (e.g. 1588 XXXX) or 080 freephone numbers to work from Australia. Many do not; ask for a normal landline or mobile number.
- Allowing for daylight saving. Korea does not change its clocks; it is UTC+9 all year.
- Your mobile plan may block international calls, or need extra credit for them. A phone card avoids this, because you dial an Australian access number first.
- On a phone card, the overseas number goes in after the access number and PIN, and ends with #.
Calling Australia from South Korea
People in South Korea call Australia through a carrier code such as 001, then 61, then the Australian number without its first 0. An Australian mobile 0412 345 678 becomes 001 61 412 345 678. Other carriers use 002, 005, 006 or 008 in place of 001. From a mobile in South Korea, +61 412 345 678 works too.
Compare every card that calls South Korea, with landline and mobile rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the code +82?
South Korea. From Australia dial 0011 82, then the Korean number without its first 0.
What is the country code for South Korea?
South Korea is +82. North Korea has a different code, +850. From Australia dial 0011 82, then the Korean number without its first 0.
How do I call a Korean mobile from Australia?
Dial 0011 82 10, then the last 8 digits. A mobile written 010 2345 6789 becomes 0011 82 10 2345 6789. On a mobile phone you can dial +82 10 2345 6789.
What is the area code for Seoul?
Seoul is 02. From Australia drop the 0 and dial 0011 82 2, then the 7 or 8 digit local number. Busan is 051 and Incheon 032.
How much does it cost to call South Korea from Australia?
With a phone card, a 10 minute call to a landline in South Korea costs 25c on Asian Connection. A 1 hour call costs $1.39 to a landline on Ring Me and $2.88 to a mobile on Super Deal. Prices include any connection fee and are for calls from a local access number.
What is the cheapest way to call South Korea from Australia?
A prepaid phone card is usually cheapest when the person you call is on a normal landline or mobile. The lowest rate is 1.5c a minute on Ring Me plus 49c a call. With no connection fee, landlines start at 2.5c on Asian Connection and mobiles at 4.8c on Super Deal.
Can I call South Korea for free from Australia?
Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app and a data or Wi-Fi connection. To reach a landline, a basic mobile or someone with weak internet in South Korea, a phone card costs a few cents a minute.
Is Australia +61 or 04?
+61 is the country code for Australia. 04 is how Australian mobile numbers start inside Australia. From South Korea, drop the 0: the mobile 0412 345 678 becomes +61 412 345 678.
