Country Code +850

Q: How to dial +850 from the US?

To call North Korea from the US, dial 011 + 850 + the local phone number. From a mobile phone, you can also use +850 followed by the number.

North Korea uses the international dialing code +850

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Which Country Has Code +850?

North Korea uses the international dialing code +850.

Looking for US area code 850?

850 is also a US area code in Florida. A US number looks like (850) XXX-XXXX or +1 850 XXX XXXX. A number starting with +850 (no 1 in front) is an international call to North Korea.

How to Call North Korea from the US

Method	Dial Sequence	Example
From a landline	`011 + 850 + local number`	`011-850-XXX-XXXX`
From a mobile phone	`+850 + local number`	`+850-XXX-XXXX`
Using a calling card	`Access # + 011 + 850 + local number`	`1-800-XXX + 011-850-XXX-XXXX`

Important: When dialing from a US landline, always start with 011 (the US international access code). From a mobile phone, you can use the + symbol instead by pressing and holding the 0 key.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1 Dial 011 — the US exit code for international calls
2 Dial 850 — the country code for North Korea
3 Dial the local area code (if applicable, drop any leading 0)
4 Dial the local phone number

Got a Call From +850?

A number starting with +850 is registered in North Korea. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

•Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
•Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
•Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has country code 850?

North Korea uses the international dialing code +850. This code is assigned to North Korea by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

How to dial +850 from the US?

To call North Korea from the US, dial 011 + 850 + local number. From a mobile phone, you can also use +850 followed by the number. The 011 prefix is the US international access code required when calling from a landline.

I got a call from +850. Should I call back?

Not if you don't recognize the number. Calls from +850 are international calls. Scammers use one-ring calls to get people to call back, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate, and caller ID can be faked. If it matters, the caller will leave a message; otherwise block the number.

North Korea Quick Info

Country	North Korea
Dialing Code	+850
ISO-2 Code	`kp`
ISO-3 Code	`PRK`
Capital	Pyongyang
Continent	Asia
Population	22,665,345
Currency	Korean won
Domain	`kp`

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