How to Make a Phone Call to South Korea

Call South Korea from the United States.

If you have family or friends living in South Korea you probably want to know exactly how to dial their phone number so you can talk with them over the telephone. However, you can't just dial the contact number; first you must dial an international calling number to exit the United States, and then the South Korean country code followed by the number you have for your contact in South Korea.

Things You'll Need

• Telephone line

Instructions

1. Begin dialing by pressing 011 into your telephone. This is the exit code for all calls made from the United States to other countries (not including Canada).

2. Next, enter the number 82. This is the country code for South Korea.

3. Now dial in the area code for the region of South Korea you are calling. The area code will vary between one or two digits, depending on where in the country you are calling. If you are dialing a cell phone, include a "1" in front of the area code.

4. Punch in the remainder of the telephone number. After a momentary pause, you should be connected to your contact in South Korea.

References

• How to Call Abroad: South Korea