This is the telephone area code for Pyeongchang, a world-famous alpine county in the Taebaek Mountains, known for hosting the 2018 Winter Olympics and its premier ski resorts.
How to Call Pyeongchang from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 82 (South Korea country code)
- Dial the area code (33 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Pyeongchang from Germany
00 82 33 123 4567
Where:
00 = Germany exit code
82 = South Korea country code
33 = Pyeongchang area code (033 without the 0)
123 4567 = Local Pyeongchang phone number
Quick Facts
Pyeongchang Area Code Coverage
The 33 area code covers the Pyeongchang-gun region and the broader Gangwon-do province:
Daegwallyeong
Alpensia Resort, Yongpyong Resort, and the Olympic Stadium site
Jinbu-myeon
Transport hub for KTX Pyeongchang Station and the gateway to Odaesan National Park
Bongpyeong-myeon
Home to Phoenix Park ski resort and the Lee Hyo-seok Memorial Hall
Pyeongchang-eup
The administrative county seat and central local government offices
Gangwon Province
Also serves Chuncheon, Wonju, Gangneung, and Sokcho
Major South Korea Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling South Korea
When calling Pyeongchang from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
United Kingdom
00
Australia
0011
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011