How to call South Korea from Australia
Dial 0011 82, then the South Korean number without its first 0.
How to Dial a South Korean Number from Australia
Every South Korean number starts with 0 when it is written in South Korea. From Australia, you replace that 0 with 0011 82.
Convert a South Korean number
Type or paste the number you were given, in any format. We show you exactly what to dial from Australia.
Dial 0011
This is the code for an international call from Australia.
Dial 82
This is the country code for South Korea.
Dial the number without its first 0
Drop the 0 from the start of the area code or mobile number, then dial the rest.
From a mobile, you can also press + instead of 0011. For the same number, dial +82 2 1234 5678.
How to Call A South Korean Mobile from Australia
South Korean mobile numbers start with 010 and have 11 digits. Drop the 0 and dial the rest after 0011 82.
Korean numbers are often written with dashes, like 010-1234-5678. Leave out the dashes and the first 0.
With a phone card, a South Korean mobile costs from 4.8c a minute and a South Korean landline from 2.5c a minute.
Get Cheap Calls To South Korea
Call South Korean landlines and mobiles from any Australian mobile or landline. Pick a card, pay online and get your PIN by email.
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- 1Choose landlines or mobilesEach card has its own rate for each.
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Compare Phone Card and Mobile Plan Rates to South Korea
What it costs per minute to call a South Korean mobile at pay-as-you-go rates. A longer bar costs more.
- Vodafone (prepaid)4c/min
- Super Deal phone card4.8c/min
- India Call phone card5.6c/min
- TPG Mobile6c/min
- ALDImobile10c/min
- Optus (prepaid)10c/min
- amaysim20c/min
- Vodafone (plan)20c/min
- Everyday Mobile from Woolworths59c/min
- Telstra (plan)$1.31/min
- Optus (plan)$1.59/min
Show rates and fees as a table
| Provider | Rate per minute | Fee per call | 10-minute call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vodafone (prepaid) | 4c | Not stated | 40c |
| Super Deal phone card | 4.8c | None | 48c |
| India Call phone card | 5.6c | None | 56c |
| TPG Mobile | 6c | 35c | 95c |
| ALDImobile | 10c | None | $1.00 |
| Optus (prepaid) | 10c | Not stated | $1.00 |
| amaysim | 20c | None | $2.00 |
| Vodafone (plan) | 20c | 28c | $2.28 |
| Everyday Mobile from Woolworths | 59c | 40c | $6.30 |
| Telstra (plan) | $1.31 | 40c | $13.50 |
| Optus (plan) | $1.59 | 35c | $16.25 |
Mobile plan prices are from each provider's website, checked 9 October 2026. Many plans also sell bundles that include South Korean calls. Prices can change, so check with the provider.
How to Call South Korea with a Phone Card
A phone card is one of the cheapest ways to call South Korea from any Australian mobile or landline. Your PIN is emailed after purchase.
Dial the access number
Call the card's local access number for your city.
Enter your PIN
Type the PIN from your email. A voice tells you how much credit you have.
Dial the South Korean number
Enter 0011 82 + the number without its first 0, then press #. The voice tells you how many minutes you have.
Talk, then hang up
To call another number, press ## instead of hanging up.
Register your phone for PINless dialling and you can skip step 2 next time.
Cheapest Rates to Call South Korea from Australia
Our cards with no connection fee and the best mix of South Korean landline and mobile rates. Rates are in Australian dollars per minute from the card's local access number.
| Card | South Korean landline | South Korean mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Super Deal | 3.1c/min | 4.8c/min |
| India Call | 3.1c/min | 5.6c/min |
| Day to Day | 3.4c/min | 7.4c/min |
| Easy Calling | 3.5c/min | 7.4c/min |
| Hello World | 3.8c/min | 6.8c/min |
Rates can change. The card page always shows the current rate before you buy.
What a South Korean call costs
A 30 minute call to a South Korean landline costs about 75c on Asian Connection. A 30 minute call to a South Korean mobile costs about $1.44 on Super Deal.
For long calls
Some cards charge a connection fee and give a lower rate. Ring Me costs 1.5c a minute to South Korean landlines plus 49c a call, and Mr Calls costs 4.0c a minute to South Korean mobiles plus 89c a call. They save money on calls longer than about 50 minutes to a landline or 110 minutes to a mobile.
See rates for other countries
Compare our cards for more than 200 countries, cheapest first.
South Korean Area Codes
Dial these after 0011 82. They are shown without the first 0.
| City | Area code | You dial |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul | 2 | 0011 82 2 + number |
| Busan | 51 | 0011 82 51 + number |
| Incheon | 32 | 0011 82 32 + number |
| Daegu | 53 | 0011 82 53 + number |
| Gwangju | 62 | 0011 82 62 + number |
| Daejeon | 42 | 0011 82 42 + number |
| Ulsan | 52 | 0011 82 52 + number |
| Gyeonggi province | 31 | 0011 82 31 + number |
| Sejong | 44 | 0011 82 44 + number |
| Jeju | 64 | 0011 82 64 + number |
Mobile numbers have no area code. Dial 0011 82, then the mobile number without its first 0.
Best Time to Call South Korea from Australia
South Korea is 1 to 2 hours behind Sydney and Melbourne, 1 hour behind Brisbane and 1 hour ahead of Perth. South Korea does not use daylight saving.
| Time of year | Sydney & Melbourne | Brisbane | Perth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early April to early October | South Korea is 1 hour behind | South Korea is 1 hour behind | South Korea is 1 hour ahead |
| Early October to early April | South Korea is 2 hours behind | South Korea is 1 hour behind | South Korea is 1 hour ahead |
South Korea does not use daylight saving.
Most of the day works well, because South Korea is close to Australian time. At 7pm in Sydney, it is 5pm or 6pm in Seoul, depending on the time of year. Our rates are the same at any hour.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I call a +82 number from Australia?
Dial 0011 82, then the rest of the number. If the number is written as +82 2 1234 5678, dial 0011 82 2 1234 5678. From a mobile, you can dial +82 2 1234 5678 as written.
Do I drop the 0 when I call South Korea from Australia?
Yes. South Korean numbers start with 0 when they are written in South Korea. Leave out that 0 after 0011 82. For example, the Seoul number 02 1234 5678 becomes 0011 82 2 1234 5678.
How do I call a South Korean mobile from Australia?
Dial 0011 82, then the mobile number without its first 0. For example, 010 1234 5678 becomes 0011 82 10 1234 5678.
Why can't I call South Korea from Australia?
Check three things. You dialled 0011 82 at the start. You left out the first 0 of the South Korean number. Your phone plan allows international calls.
How much does it cost to call South Korea from Australia?
On cards with no connection fee, calls to South Korean landlines start at 2.5c a minute and calls to South Korean mobiles start at 4.8c a minute. Some cards add a fee to each call. A 30 minute call to a South Korean landline costs about 75c.
What is the time difference between Australia and South Korea?
Sydney and Melbourne are 1 to 2 hours ahead of South Korea, Brisbane is 1 hour ahead of South Korea and South Korea is 1 hour ahead of Perth. The gap changes with daylight saving.
Can I call other countries with the same card?
Yes. Our cards call more than 200 countries. See the cheapest rates for each one on our cheap international calls page.
