It doesn't have to be hard to make international calls.If you want to reach South Korea, you need your country's international prefix number.Before calling a phone number, add the country code of South Korea.You may have more trouble if you need to get to North Korea.Only those belonging to embassies or foreign nationals can receive international calls.It's a good idea to plan ahead when making a call.
Step 1: You can find and enter your international code.
This is the country you are calling from.The first number to be typed will be this one.You can find your country's international prefix code by visiting the Nations Online Project.The international prefix code can be added if there is a "+" under it.
Step 2: There is a country code for South Korea.
After the international prefix code, this is entered.This number connects your call to South Korea.
Step 3: The first 0 should be left out.
Korean phone numbers begin with a zero.When making an international call to South Korea, leave this 0 out.Go straight from the country code to the phone number.If the number begins 010, you should dial 10.
Step 4: Go to the phone number.
You can dial the nine or ten digit phone number once you have entered the international and country codes.An international call to South Korea might look like this.The phone numbers in South Korea have area codes built into them.
Step 5: The phone number you were given has the number 381 on it.
International phone calls can only be accepted by numbers that begin with 381.Most embassies and international businesses have this.Unless they are a foreign national, most civilian numbers will not.You can't call it from an international phone if the number starts with 382.If you have a loved one living in or visiting North Korea, keep in mind that their normal phone number won't work.Foreigners can bring mobile phones into North Korea, but they have to buy a local sim card.
Step 6: You can dial your international number.
The country you are calling from has a bearing on this.If you want to continue with the rest of the phone number, you need to type this number first.The US and Canada have an international name.The UK and Australia have the same number.If you don't know your country's international prefix code, you can use the Nations Online Project.
Step 7: The country code for North Korea is 850.
This will follow your international code.The country code may be included at the beginning of some international numbers.
Step 8: 2 is added after the country code.
This is the area code in North Korea.All international numbers in North Korea have an area code.
Step 9: Continue until you have the rest of the number.
The number should be long.The first numbers will be 381.A typical international call to North Korea would be 012-850-2-381-XXXX.
Step 10: If you get an operator, you should try again.
International calls to North Korea can be restricted or dropped.Try again if your call is important.You should double check that you entered the correct number.You can communicate via email if you can't get in touch.
Step 11: Before calling, check your phone carrier's charges.
It can be expensive to call abroad.To make sure you don't have any surprises when your phone bill arrives, look up the rates for calling Korea from your country.Rates can be different between mobile and landline phones.International calls to North Korea are more expensive than South Korea.If you are looking for discounts, you may not have many options.
Step 12: If you call Korea frequently, you should buy an international calling plan.
These plans offer discounts in exchange for a fee.If you are on AT&T's international plan, you will pay about.09 cents a minute less than if you don't, for calls to Korea.
Step 13: You can use a calling card.
There is a phone number and a PIN on this card.You can call the number.When requested, either dial or state your PIN.You will be asked to dial a phone number.The country code is added when you type in the full international phone number.Before you buy the card, make sure you get enough time to talk.You can look up the card online or read the fine print.You should not purchase a card if you can't figure it out.
Step 14: You can make a phone call over the internet.
These are calls made over the internet.You can make a phone call from the internet.They are often cheaper than international phone calls, and some may allow you to make a phone call from your smart phone instead of your computer.There are two services that offer these services.The international number is the same as the one you would use on the phone.
Step 15: You should pay attention to the time difference between Korea and your country.
South and North Korea are both in the same time zone.This is 9 hours ahead of time.Doublecheck the time in Korea to make sure you don't wake anyone up.The United States and Canada are 13 hours ahead of Korea.The United States and Canada are 16 hours ahead of us.The UK is 8 hours ahead of us.The Australian Eastern Time Zone is one hour behind.
Step 16: Korean contacts should be saved with their full international number.
Every time you dial, you will need to add the international and country code.To save yourself some time, make sure you add these digits to your saved contacts.