🔌 Plugs & adapters
Yes. You'll need a European (type C/E/F) adapter.
The voltage (220V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
- Type C: Two round pins (the "Europlug")
- Type F: Two round pins with earth clips on the sides ("Schuko")
🕒 Time difference
South Korea is 9 hours ahead of the UK in the UK winter and 8 hours ahead of the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates).
💶 Money & tipping
South Korea uses the South Korean won (KRW).
Not expected.
🚗 Driving
Traffic drives on the right. Take extra care pulling out and at roundabouts, which go anticlockwise. Speed limits are signed in km/h. Convert km/h to mph →
🗣️ Language & phone
Main language: Korean. Dialling code: +82.
Quick answers for South Korea
Places in South Korea
Other countries with the same plugs
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter for South Korea?
Yes. You'll need a European (type C/E/F) adapter. The voltage (220V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
What plug type does South Korea use?
South Korea uses type C, F: type C – Two round pins (the "Europlug"); type F – Two round pins with earth clips on the sides ("Schuko"). The voltage is 220V at 60Hz.
What is the time difference between the UK and South Korea?
South Korea is 9 hours ahead of the UK in the UK winter and 8 hours ahead of the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates).
Which side of the road do they drive on in South Korea?
On the right, unlike the UK. Take extra care at junctions and roundabouts, which go anticlockwise.
What currency is used in South Korea?
The South Korean won (KRW).
Do you tip in South Korea?
Not expected.
What is the dialling code for South Korea?
+82. From a UK phone, dial +82 and drop the first 0 of the local number.
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