This is the telephone area code for Gwangju, the hub of the Honam region and the sixth-largest city in South Korea.
How to Call Gwangju from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 82 (South Korea country code)
- Dial the area code (62 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Gwangju from United Kingdom
00 82 62 123 4567
Where:
00 = UK exit code
82 = South Korea country code
62 = Gwangju area code (062 without the 0)
123 4567 = Local Gwangju phone number
Quick Facts
Gwangju Area Code Coverage
The 62 area code covers all districts of Gwangju Metropolitan City:
Dong-gu
Chungjang-ro, Asia Culture Center, Mudeung Mountain area
Seo-gu
Sangmu District, Gwangju City Hall, Kimdaejung Convention Center
Nam-gu
Yangnim-dong Culture Village, Bongseon-dong residential area
Buk-gu
Chonnam National University, Gwangju Biennale Hall, Gwangju Station
Gwangsan-gu
Gwangju Airport, Songjeong Station (KTX), Suwan District
Major South Korea Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling South Korea
When calling Gwangju from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
United Kingdom
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011