How to Call China from South Korea | Dialing Instructions Guide

How to Call China from South Korea?

Step 1	International Access Code or Exit code for South Korea	001 or 002
Step 2	Dial the Country Code for China	0086 or Alternatively “+” Sign i.e. +86
Step 3	Dial the “Area Code” for the city you are calling in China	Area Code for Beijing
Step 4	Dial the Phone number

Follow below dialing procedure steps to make an International Call to China from South Korea  – Dialing Pattern Example: in Step 1, Step 2, Step 3 & Step 4

South Korea Exit Code	China Country Code	City Code	Phone Number
001 or 002	86	City Code of Beijing	123 456789

So, dialing will be as follows: 

To Call Landline in China from South Korea:

00 86 (Area Code of City) 123 456789 – Press Call Button on Dialpad

To Call Mobile in China from South Korea:

00 86 123 456789 Or

+86 123 456789- Press Call Button on Dialpad (Long-press the 0 key until the + symbol appears)

Emergency Numbers in China:

Dialing Police Phone Number	110
Dialing Fire Brigade Number	119
Dialing Emergency Number	110

List of Telecom Phone Network Operators:

SK Telecom (SKT): SK Telecom is the largest mobile network operator in South Korea, with a market share of approximately 43%. It is a publicly traded company that offers a wide range of mobile services, including prepaid and postpaid plans, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G data services, international roaming, and value-added services.

KT Corporation (KT): KT Corporation is the second-largest mobile network operator in South Korea, with a market share of approximately 27%. It is a state-owned company that offers a wide range of mobile services, including prepaid and postpaid plans, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G data services, international roaming, and value-added services.

LG Uplus (LG U+): LG Uplus is the third-largest mobile network operator in South Korea, with a market share of approximately 26%. It is a subsidiary of LG Corporation, a South Korean multinational conglomerate. LG Uplus offers a wide range of mobile services, including prepaid and postpaid plans, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G data services, international roaming, and value-added services.

Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs):

In addition to the three major MNOs, there are a number of MVNOs operating in South Korea. MVNOs are companies that lease network capacity from one of the major MNOs and then resell it to consumers under their own brand. Some of the largest MVNOs in South Korea include:

1. LGUplus SIM
2. SK Telecom ON
3. KT GiGA LTE
4. Altel
5. K Telecom

Fixed-Line Network Operators:

SK Broadband: SK Broadband is the largest fixed-line network operator in South Korea, with a market share of approximately 55%. It is a subsidiary of SK Telecom. SK Broadband offers a wide range of fixed-line services, including internet, television, and landline services.

Time Zone Difference:

The best time to call China is during the daytime hours in China. This is because the time difference between South Korea and China is UTC+8

UTC Time Difference between South Korea & China is UTC+8 (avoide calling at inconvenient time}

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