What is the country code for South Korea?

South Korea's country code is +82. When calling from Canada, dial 011-82 from a landline or +82 from a mobile phone, followed by the local number without the leading 0.

How do I call a South Korean mobile number from Canada?

Dial 011 (or +) then 82, then 10, then the 8-digit subscriber number. For example, if the Korean mobile number is 010-9876-5432, dial 011-82-10-9876-5432 from a Canadian landline or +82-10-9876-5432 from a mobile.

How do I call a Seoul landline from Canada?

Seoul's domestic area code is 02. Drop the leading 0 and dial 011-82-2 followed by the 7- or 8-digit subscriber number. For example, 02-1234-5678 becomes 011-82-2-1234-5678.

Why do I need to drop the 0 when calling South Korea?

The leading 0 in South Korean numbers is a trunk prefix used only for domestic calls within the country. When dialing internationally, the country code +82 replaces this trunk prefix, so you must omit the 0 to avoid a connection error.

How much does Sayfone charge to call South Korea from Canada?

Sayfone offers calls to South Korea at $0.08/min with transparent per-minute pricing. You can call directly from your browser with no app download required.

What time should I call South Korea from Canada?

South Korea is on KST (UTC+9) and does not observe daylight saving time. From Eastern Canada, the offset is +14 hours in winter and +13 hours in summer. Evenings in Canada (7–10 PM EST) correspond to mornings in South Korea (9 AM – 12 PM KST) — a practical window for both personal and business calls.

Can I call South Korean customer service numbers from Canada?

Some short-form South Korean customer service numbers (like certain 1566, 1577, or 1588 numbers) may not be reachable from international lines. Look for the business's full landline or mobile number if a short number does not connect.

Do I need to install an app to call South Korea with Sayfone?

No. Sayfone is browser-based, so you can place calls to South Korea directly from your web browser without downloading or installing an app.

Quick Answer

How to Call South Korea from Canada

From Canada, dial 011 + 82 + local number (drop the leading 0). From a mobile phone, dial +82 followed by the local number without the leading 0. For example, to call a Seoul landline 02-1234-5678, dial 011-82-2-1234-5678 or +82-2-1234-5678.

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Cost tools

🇨🇦From Canada

To South Korea🇰🇷

$0.08

Per minute

+82

Country code

Call quality

Landline rate

$0.08/min

Mobile rate

$0.08/min

Same per-minute Sayfone rate for landline and mobile.

Average call quality

With over 218,000 Korean Canadians maintaining ties to family and friends in South Korea, this is one of the most important calling corridors from Canada. Sayfone lets you call South Korea from your browser at $0.08/min with transparent per-minute pricing.

Steps at a glance

Dial 011 (Canada's exit code) or use + on a mobile phone
Dial 82 (South Korea's country code)
Dial the area code or mobile prefix without the leading 0
Dial the subscriber number

Sources

1
Telephone numbers in South Korea — Wikipedia
Country code +82, drop leading 0 rule, area code reference
2
Korean Canadians — Wikipedia
Diaspora population statistics
3
Statistics Canada — The Korean Community in Canada
Korean Canadian community demographics

STEP-BY-STEP

How to Dial South Korea from Canada

Follow these steps to place a call from any Canadian phone to a South Korean mobile or landline number.

1
Dial Canada's exit code
From a Canadian landline, dial 011 to signal an international call. From a mobile phone, you can use the + symbol instead (press and hold 0 on most phones).
```
011 or +
```
2
Dial South Korea's country code
Enter 82, which is the international country code assigned to South Korea.
```
011-82 or +82
```
3
Dial the area code or mobile prefix (drop the leading 0)
South Korean domestic numbers begin with a 0 that serves as a trunk prefix for local calls. When calling from Canada, omit this leading 0. For mobile numbers starting with 010, dial 10. For Seoul landlines starting with 02, dial 2. For Busan (051), dial 51.
```
011-82-10 (mobile) or 011-82-2 (Seoul landline)
```
4
Dial the subscriber number
Enter the remaining 7 or 8 digits of the local phone number to complete the call.
```
011-82-10-1234-5678 (full mobile example) or +82-2-1234-5678 (Seoul landline example)
```

Dialing format reference

+82

Use these patterns when entering a full international number to +82.

Mobile

+82 10 XXXX XXXX

Landline

+82 [area code] XXX XXXX or XXXX XXXX

+82-10-1234-5678 (mobile)
+82-2-1234-5678 (Seoul landline)
+82-51-123-4567 (Busan landline)

Major city area codes

Seoul2

Busan51

Incheon32

Daegu53

Daejeon42

Gwangju62

Ulsan52

Jeju64

Sources

1
Telephone numbers in South Korea — Wikipedia
Number formats, area codes, drop-zero rule
2
U.S. Eighth Army — Cell Phones & Dialing Instructions
011 exit code + 82 country code dialing example
3
Visit Seoul — Phone & Internet
Official Seoul area codes and dialing guidance

DIALING RULES

Important Rules for Calling South Korea from Canada

Keep these rules in mind to avoid failed connections and common dialing errors when calling South Korea.

Always drop the leading 0

The 0 at the start of South Korean domestic numbers (e.g., 010 for mobile, 02 for Seoul) is a trunk prefix used only within South Korea. When dialing from Canada, remove this 0 after entering +82 or 011-82. This is the most common reason international calls to South Korea fail to connect.

South Korean mobile numbers use the 010 prefix

Nearly all modern South Korean mobile numbers begin with 010 domestically. When dialing from Canada, this becomes 10 (after dropping the leading 0). The full international format is +82-10-XXXX-XXXX. Older mobile prefixes like 011, 016, 017, 018, and 019 are rare but still exist.

Seoul's area code is shorter than other cities

Seoul uses area code 02 domestically (just 2 internationally), making it the only single-digit area code in South Korea. Other major cities use 2- or 3-digit area codes (e.g., 51 for Busan, 32 for Incheon). Subscriber numbers are typically 7 to 8 digits.

Some special service numbers cannot be reached from abroad

Certain South Korean short numbers — including some 1566, 1577, and 1588 customer service numbers — may not be reachable when dialing from Canada. If you need to reach a business, look for their full landline or mobile number instead.

TIMING TIPS

Best Times to Call South Korea from Canada

South Korea is on Korea Standard Time (KST, UTC+9) year-round — South Korea does not observe daylight saving time. Canada spans multiple time zones, so the offset varies by province.

🇰🇷

For personal calls to family, evenings in Canada typically correspond to morning or midday in South Korea — a comfortable window for both sides. Business calls should target South Korean business hours (9 AM – 6 PM KST).

Time & windows

Eastern Canada (Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal)

KST = EST + 14h / EDT + 13h

When it's 8 PM EST, it's 10 AM next day in Seoul

Pacific Canada (Vancouver, Victoria)

KST = PST + 17h / PDT + 16h

When it's 5 PM PST, it's 10 AM next day in Seoul

Central Canada (Winnipeg, Regina)

KST = CST + 15h / CDT + 14h

When it's 7 PM CST, it's 10 AM next day in Seoul

🇨🇦Reach South Korea in the morning (9 AM – 12 PM KST)

7 PM – 10 PM EST previous day / 4 PM – 7 PM PST previous dayGood window for evening calls from Canada that arrive during South Korean business hours.

🇨🇦Reach South Korea in the evening (6 PM – 9 PM KST)

4 AM – 7 AM EST / 1 AM – 4 AM PSTEarly morning in Canada — better suited for early risers or urgent calls.

🇨🇦Weekend family calls

6 PM – 11 PM EST Friday/Saturday → 8 AM – 1 PM KST Saturday/SundayA comfortable overlap for personal calls when both sides are free.

Calling tips

South Korea does not observe daylight saving time, so the time difference from Canada shifts by one hour when Canadian clocks change in March and November.
Most of Canada observes DST except Saskatchewan (CST year-round), so verify your local offset before calling.
For diaspora family calls, weekend mornings in South Korea (evenings in Canada) tend to work well for longer conversations.
Save South Korean numbers in international format (+82-XX-XXXX-XXXX) to avoid dialing errors.

Business etiquette

South Korean business hours are generally 9 AM – 6 PM KST, Monday to Friday.
When calling a business contact, a brief greeting in Korean (e.g., '여보세요', yeoboseyo) is appreciated.
Avoid calling during Korean lunch hour (12 PM – 1 PM KST) unless previously arranged.

Sources

1
Korean Phone Number Format — KST timezone note
KST = GMT+9

TROUBLESHOOTING

Common Issues Calling South Korea from Canada

If your call to South Korea is not connecting, check these common issues before trying again.

Call not connecting — check the leading 0

The most common reason calls to South Korea fail is forgetting to drop the leading 0 from the domestic number. For example, 010-1234-5678 should be dialed as +82-10-1234-5678, not +82-010-1234-5678.

Wrong exit code

Canada's international exit code is 011 for landlines. If you are dialing from a mobile, use the + prefix instead. Do not use 00 (which is the exit code for many European and Asian countries, not Canada).

Special service numbers unreachable

Some South Korean short-form customer service numbers (such as certain 1566, 1577, and 1588 numbers) cannot be dialed from abroad. If you need to reach a Korean business, look for their full landline or mobile number on their website.

Call connects but no audio

If the call connects but you hear no audio or one-way audio, check your internet connection (for browser-based calls) or try the call again. Temporary network issues on either end can occasionally cause this.

Sources

1
Telephone numbers in South Korea — Wikipedia
Number format and restriction reference

Savings

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How to use these tools

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