Time Difference / Business Hours
Korean time is 9 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+9). / No daylight savings time
Business hours for banks are generally from 09:30 to 16:30 on weekdays only. Banks are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. ATMs are widely available. Major department stores are open from 10:30 to 19:30, including Sundays, but smaller shops tend to open earlier and close later every day.
International Call
International dialing code in Korea is +82. Please omit (0) when dialing from overseas.
Tax
Tipping is not a traditional custom in Korea. A 10% service charge will be added to your bill at all tourist restaurants and hotels. It is also not necessary to tip a taxi driver unless he assists you with luggage or provides an extra service.
Electricity
In Korea, electrical outlets are operated at 220 volt only.
Overseas delegates bringing laptop computers and other electrical appliances are advised to check whether a transformer is required.
Emergency & Useful Contacts in Korea
- Police : 112
- Fire & Ambulance : 119
- Emergency Medical Information Center : 1339
- Local Telephone Number Guide : 114
- Seoul's Dasan 120 Call Center : 120 (for foreign language: 09:00-19:00)
- Seoul Global Center : 1688-0120 (09:00-18:00, weekdays only)
- Korean Tourism Organization Information : 1330 (24 hours)
- BBB Korea (Free Interpretation Service): 1588-5644, or download application on a mobile device
