How do I call North Korea from abroad?

To call North Korea, dial your country's exit code, followed by the country code +850, and then the local phone number.

What is the country calling code for North Korea?

The country calling code for North Korea is +850. To call North Korea from abroad, dial +850 followed by the local phone number.

What timezone is North Korea in?

North Korea is in the UTC+09:00 timezone.

What currency is used in North Korea?

The official currency of North Korea is the North Korean won (₩). This is the primary currency used for all transactions in the country.

What is the capital city of North Korea?

The capital city of North Korea is Pyongyang. It serves as the political and administrative center of the country.

How do I make cheap calls to North Korea?

To make affordable calls to North Korea from abroad, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +850 followed by the local number. No app download required, and our rates are significantly cheaper than traditional phone carriers.

How much does it cost to call North Korea?

CallTuv offers competitive rates for calls to North Korea from abroad. Rates vary depending on whether you're calling a mobile or landline number. Check our rates page for the most up-to-date pricing.

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How to Call North Korea

Calling North Korea: [exit code] 850 [local number].

North Korea Country Code: +850

ISO: KP

PRK

Quick answer

To call North Korea, dial your international exit code, then 850, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 850 192 123 4567.

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Dialing format

00 850 192 123 4567

Exit code • Country code • Local number

Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call North Korea correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in North Korea - whether you’re calling Pyongyang or anywhere else.

Step-by-Step Dialing Guide

Follow these simple steps to make a call to North Korea from anywhere in the world

International Guide

Dial your country's exit code

Start with your country's international dialing prefix (often 00 or 011, or use + on mobile).

Add North Korea's country code

Dial the country code +850 for North Korea.

Enter the local phone number

Dial the local phone number in North Korea (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).

Complete dialing format

Full format: [exit code] 850 [local number] - For example: 00 850 612 345 678

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International Dialing Format

00850192 123 4567

Exit Code•Country Code•Phone Number

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+850192 123 4567

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Calling North Korea: Calling Code, Local Time & More

Calling Code

+850

Capital of North Korea

Pyongyang

Region

Asia (Eastern Asia)

Currency of North Korea

North Korean won (₩)

North Korea Time Zones

UTC+09:00

Current time

Your time

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North Korea at a Glance

North Korea, located in Eastern Asia, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Pyongyang, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 26M.

The official currency is the North Korean won (₩). When calling North Korea, the country code is +850. The country observes the UTC+09:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Korean.

Destination Calling Profile: North Korea

Population

26M

Population Rank

#54 of 230

Language Footprint

Korean

Time Zone Footprint

UTC+09:00

City/Area Code Coverage

1 locations listed

Dial Code Status

Exclusive code in dataset

North Korea currently has a 10-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +850.

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: North Korea

Use this route profile to plan a real international call to North Korea, including dialing format, timing, and destination context.

From

Your location

North Korea

Common exit code: 00 or +North Korea calling code: +850Time difference: N/A

For most international calls, start with your exit code or the plus sign, then dial +850 before the local North Korea number.

Use North Korea local business hours as the safest reference point before placing the call.

North Korea dialing details

North Korea is represented here by KP/PRK, Pyongyang, Eastern Asia, about 26M people, North Korean won (₩), and primary language context of Korean.

Destination calling code: +850. Destination time zones: UTC+09:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.

North Korea call planning

This destination-first route depends on the caller's local exit code plus +850. For business calls, use North Korea's local workday as the default timing reference.

Dialing sequence: exit code +850 local number. Business-hour window: Use destination business hours. Time relationship: N/A.

Destination market: North Korea is in Eastern Asia, with Pyongyang as a main administrative center. Calls may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 26M. Primary language context: Korean. Local billing and everyday prices use North Korean won (₩).

Route context: This page is destination-first, so the most important planning variables are North Korea's country code, local timezone, destination language context, and whether the number is mobile or landline.

Use your local international prefix or +, then +850, then the North Korea local number.North Korea business-hour planning depends on the local destination timezone; the primary reference point here is Pyongyang.North Korea language context: Korean. Keep this in mind when calling businesses, hotels, banks, or local services.For North Korea, check whether you are calling a landline or mobile number because those prices can differ; current context: check live price before dialing.

City & Area Codes for North Korea

1 Locations

City / Region	Area Code	Full Dialing Pattern
Pyong Yang	850-2	+850-2 [local number]