This is the telephone area code for Haenam, the "End of the Land" in South Jeolla Province. It is a vital agricultural and spiritual hub at the southern edge of the Korean Peninsula.
How to Call Haenam from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 for USA, 00 for UK)
- Dial 82 (South Korea country code)
- Dial the area code (61 - omit the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Haenam from the UK
00 82 61 123 4567
Where:
00 = UK exit code
82 = South Korea country code
61 = Haenam area code (061 without the 0)
123 4567 = Local Haenam phone number
Quick Facts
Haenam Area Code Coverage
The 61 area code covers Haenam-gun and the wider Jeollanam-do province:
Ttangkeut (Land's End)
The famous southernmost point of the peninsula in Songji-myeon
Daeheungsa Temple
The UNESCO-listed Buddhist temple area located on Duryunsan Mountain
Haenam-eup
The central hub for local government, commerce, and agricultural trade
Ushyeong-myeon
Historical district near the site of the Battle of Myeongnyang
Jeollanam-do
Also serves Mokpo, Suncheon, Yeosu, and Jindo
Major South Korea Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling South Korea
When calling Haenam from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
United Kingdom
00
Australia
0011
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011