062 area code — Gwangju
In South Korea, the area code 062 covers Gwangju. Numbers are written internationally as +82 62.
How to call Gwangju
- From abroad
- +82 62 XXX XXXX
- Within South Korea
- 062 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +82
About the 062 area code
When you see a number beginning +82 62, it belongs to Gwangju: the 82 is South Korea's country calling code and 62 is the area code.
Area codes like 062 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 Gwangju?
Gwangju uses the area code 062, written internationally as +82 62.
How do I call Gwangju from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +82 62, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Gwangju?
Gwangju is in the Asia/Seoul time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 062 a mobile or a landline code?
062 is a geographic (landline) area code for Gwangju. Mobile numbers in South Korea use their own separate prefixes.