How to Call
South Korea from Canada
The usual way to reach South Korea from Canada is 011, then +82, then the local number. Intercalling skips all of that hardware. You dial from the browser and pay a low per minute rate, with no app to install and no SIM card to swap.
What it costs
- Outbound: Pay per minute, no dedicated number to buy.
- Inbound: Add a US/Canada digital number from $2.14 to $5/month.
- No apps: Runs in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
The Dialing Sequence for Korea
Punch in the digits in this order and your call goes through every time.
Exit Code (011)
Start with 011, the code that tells Canada you are calling abroad.
(On a phone, press and hold '0' for the '+'.)
Korea Code (+82)
Next add +82, which routes the call into South Korea.
Area Code
Finish with the city code or mobile prefix.Leave off the leading zero!
Worked Example: Vancouver to Seoul
Say the Seoul number reads 02 1234 5678. From Canada you would enter it like this:
(011 = leave Canada, 82 = Korea, 2 = Seoul, then the line)
Area Codes for South Korea's Big Cities
When you call from Canada, drop the leading '0' shown on each of these codes.
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul | Capital | 02 |
| Busan | Yeongnam | 051 |
| Incheon | Sudogwon | 032 |
| Daegu | Yeongnam | 053 |
| Daejeon | Hoseo | 042 |
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Gwangju | Honam | 062 |
| Ulsan | Yeongnam | 052 |
| Sejong | Hoseo | 044 |
| Jeju | Jeju Island | 064 |
| Gyeonggi | Province | 031 |
Mobile Prefixes in Korea
These days nearly every Korean cell number opens with 010.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country code does South Korea use?
South Korea's country code is +82.
From a Canadian landline, how do I reach Korea?
Enter 011 (the exit code), then 82 (the country code), then the area code without its 0, then the number.
What is the reason Korean mobiles begin with 010?
010 is the single prefix shared by every mobile carrier in South Korea. The older 011, 016, and 019 prefixes are gradually being retired.
How far apart are the time zones?
South Korea generally sits 13-14 hours ahead of Toronto/Montreal (EST) and 16-17 hours ahead of Vancouver (PST).
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