This is the telephone area code for Changwon, a major industrial hub and the capital city of Gyeongsangnam-do.
How to Call Changwon from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 82 (South Korea country code)
- Dial the area code (55 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Changwon from Australia
0011 82 55 123 4567
Where:
0011 = Australia exit code
82 = South Korea country code
55 = Changwon area code (055 without the 0)
123 4567 = Local Changwon phone number
Quick Facts
Changwon Area Code Coverage
The 55 area code covers the unified districts of Changwon and parts of South Gyeongsang Province:
Uichang-gu
Changwon Station, Provincial Office, residential and commercial heart
Seongsan-gu
Changwon Industrial Complex, major manufacturing and business district
Masanhappo-gu
Masan Port, fish markets, historic coastal areas
Masanhoewon-gu
Masan Free Trade Zone, Masan Stadium, transport hubs
Jinhae-gu
Naval Base, Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival area, port facilities
Gyeongsangnam-do
Also serves cities like Jinju, Gimhae, Yangsan, and Geoje
Major South Korea Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling South Korea
When calling Changwon from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
United Kingdom
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011
Singapore
001