This is the telephone area code for Sacheon, the aerospace capital of South Korea. Located in South Gyeongsang Province, it is home to major aviation industries and the scenic Samcheonpo coastal area.
How to Call Sacheon from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 for USA, 00 for UK/Europe)
- Dial 82 (South Korea country code)
- Dial the area code (55 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Sacheon from Japan
010 82 55 123 4567
Where:
010 = Japan exit code
82 = South Korea country code
55 = Sacheon area code (055 without the 0)
123 4567 = Local Sacheon phone number
Quick Facts
Sacheon Area Code Coverage
The 55 area code covers Sacheon City and the wider Gyeongsangnam-do region:
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI)
The specialized industrial district focused on aviation R&D and manufacturing
Sacheon Sea Cable Car
The tourism district in Daebang-dong connecting the mainland to Choyang and Nangan islands
Samcheonpo-hang
The bustling port area famous for its fish markets, dried seafood, and the Samcheonpo Bridge
Sacheon Airport (HIN)
The regional transport hub serving Jinju and Sacheon with domestic flights
Gyeongsangnam-do
Also serves Changwon, Gimhae, Jinju, and Tongyeong
Major South Korea Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling South Korea
When calling Sacheon from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
United Kingdom
00
Australia
0011
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011