North Korea country code, +850 explained.
North Korea, officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, operates one of the world's most isolated telecommunications environments, with highly restricted international calling access controlled by state-run Korea Post and Telecommunications Corporation.
Full dial format
+850 XXX XXXXXXX
North Korea
KP
2 Digit ISO
+850
Country Calling Code
PRK
3 Digit ISO
Capital
Pyongyang
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Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Weather · Pyongyang
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How To Call North Korea: Country Code +850
Calling North Korea from abroad is simple. Just follow these four steps to connect.
Know Your Exit Code
Every country has an exit code for international calls. In the US it is "011". Look yours up online — it takes seconds.
Dial North Korea Country Code
Dial +850 right after your exit code. This is the country code for North Korea.
Find the Area Code
Cities in North Korea use different area codes. Find the one for the place you are calling.
Dial the Local Phone Number
Enter the 6–8 digit number of the person or business you want to reach.
Example
To call a friend in a North Koreacity with the area code and local number, you'd dial (from the US): 011 · +850 · [area code] · [local number]
Or use +850 directly on mobile — no exit code needed.
North Korea — Key Facts & Calling Guide
Everything you need before dialing North Korea.
Country Details
- Country Code+850
- CapitalPyongyang
- RegionAsia
- TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
- Numbering ZoneZone 8
- Code Length2 digits
How to Dial North Korea
- 1Dial your exit code (e.g. 011 from the US, 00 from Europe).
- 2Add the country code: +850.
- 3Enter the area code, if the city requires one.
- 4Dial the local subscriber number.
Full Dial Format
Exit Code + 850 + Area + Number
Additional Tips
A few things to keep in mind before you dial North Korea — from mobile prefixes to timing your call just right.
Mobile Phones
Drop the leading "0" in the area code and dial directly after +850 when reaching mobiles in North Korea.
Cost
International calls to North Korea can cost more than domestic ones — use Teloz VoIP for carrier-grade rates.
Time Differences
North Korea runs on Asia/Pyongyang. It's currently --:-- there — call at a sensible local hour.
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