053
This is the telephone area code for Daegu, the fourth-largest city in South Korea.
How to Call Daegu from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 82 (South Korea country code)
- Dial the area code (53 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number (7-8 digits)
Example: Calling Daegu from Australia
0011 82 53 123 4567
Where:
0011 = Australia exit code
82 = South Korea country code
53 = Daegu area code (053 without the 0)
123 4567 = Local Daegu phone number
Quick Facts
053
Area Code
+82
Country Code
9-10 digit
Dialing Format
001, 002, 008
Korea Exit Codes
Daegu Area Code Coverage
The 053 area code covers Daegu Metropolitan City and surrounding areas in Gyeongsangbuk-do:
Jung-gu
Central District, Dongseong-ro, Banwoldang
Seo-gu
West District, Sincheon River area
Dong-gu
East District, Dongdaegu Station area
Nam-gu
South District, Daegu National University
Buk-gu
North District, Industrial areas
Suseong-gu
Suseong District, Suseongmot Lake area
Major South Korean Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling South Korea
When calling Daegu from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
United Kingdom
00
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011