This is the telephone area code for Hadong and surrounding areas in South Gyeongsang Province (Gyeongsangnam-do), South Korea-renowned as the birthplace of Korean green tea and nestled in the misty slopes of Jirisan National Park.
How to Call Hadong 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 Hadong from the United States
011 82 55 123 4567
Where:
011 = US exit code
82 = South Korea country code
55 = Hadong area code (055 without the 0)
123 4567 = Local Hadong phone number
Quick Facts
Hadong Area Code Coverage
The 055 area code covers Hadong County and its tea-growing and mountainous districts:
Hadong-eup (Town Center)
County office, local markets, and tea tourism information center
Green Tea Plantations
Rolling hills covered in tea bushes, especially around Hwagae Valley
Jirisan National Park
Korea's largest mainland national park, with trails, temples, and wildlife
Hadong Wild Tea Festival
Annual celebration of Korea's native tea culture and heritage
Rural Townships (Myeon)
Including Hwagae, Jinje, and Samsan-famous for organic farming and eco-living
Traditional Korean Villages
Preserved hanok clusters and spiritual sites in serene mountain settings
Major South Korea Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling South Korea
When calling Hadong from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011