02 area code — Seoul
Phone numbers in Seoul, South Korea use the area code 02. Numbers are written internationally as +82 2.
How to call Seoul
- From abroad
- +82 2 XXX XXXX
- Within South Korea
- 02 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +82
About the 02 area code
Locally the code appears as 02; from outside South Korea you replace the leading 0 with +82 2.
Area codes like 02 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local South Korea number. To actually receive an SMS on a South Korea number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Seoul?
Seoul uses the area code 02, written internationally as +82 2.
How do I call Seoul from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +82 2, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Seoul?
Seoul is in the Asia/Seoul time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 02 a mobile or a landline code?
02 is a geographic (landline) area code for Seoul. Mobile numbers in South Korea use their own separate prefixes.