Area code 2
Seoul · Seoul
- Area code
- 2
- Country
- South Korea
- Region
- Seoul
- Major cities
- Seoul
- Time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Note
- Seoul area code.
This is a domestic area code inside South Korea. It is not the international calling code.
Frequently asked questions
Which cities use area code 2?
Area code 2 serves Seoul in South Korea, including Seoul.
What region does area code 2 cover?
Area code 2 covers Seoul. Area codes route calls to a specific city or region within a country's national telephone network.
What is the difference between an area code and a calling code?
A calling code routes a call across borders to a national network, while an area code routes it to a city or region inside that network. For a South Korea number, the country calling code is the international prefix and 2 is the domestic area code.
What time zone is area code 2 in?
Area code 2 is in the IANA time zone Asia/Seoul.
Is area code 2 the international calling code?
No. 2 is a domestic area code inside South Korea, not the international calling code. To call this region from abroad, you dial the country's calling code first, then 2 and the local number.