Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for changing an operation mode of a dual mode terminal by synchronizing a radio frequency identification (RFID) system with a terminal RFID reader and/or a terminal TFID tag. The RFID system includes an RFID tag and/or an RFID reader is installed in a specific area, or in a predetermined area or an entrance/exit of a building provided with a WiFi service. The terminal RFID reader and/or the terminal RFID tag are installed in the dual mode terminal providing a WiFi service and a mobile communication service. Accordingly, the present invention provides advantages of saving power consumption and improving user convenience.