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North Korea Country Code +850

Complete guide to calling North Korea from the US and abroad

ISO-2: KP ISO-3: PRK Asia Capital: Pyongyang

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+850
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 850 + area + number
Country TLD
.kp

Geography

Capital
Pyongyang
Continent
Asia
Area
120 km²
Population
22,665,345
Currency
Korean won
Languages
Korean

Time & Communication

Current Time
4:44 PM
Time Zone
UTC+9
Mobile Penetration
14.2%
Internet Penetration
0.0%
Fixed-line Penetration
4.7%

How to Call North Korea from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to North Korea from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
850
North Korea
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 850 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+850 - area code - local number

Area Codes in North Korea

Direct dial

North Korea does not use city-specific area codes. Dial the country code +850 followed directly by the local number.

Neighboring Countries

Telecommunications in North Korea

Metric Value (2016)
Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) 14.2%
Mobile Subscriptions (total) 3
Fixed-line Subscriptions (per 100 people) 4.7%
Fixed-line Subscriptions (total) 1
Internet Users (per 100 people) 0.0%

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 14.2%
Fixed-line 4.7%
Internet 0.0%

North Korea on the Map

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Korea

What is the country code for North Korea?
The country code for North Korea is +850.
How do I call North Korea from the US?
To call North Korea from the US, dial 011 + 850 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +850 instead of 011.
What time is it in North Korea?
The current time in North Korea is 4:44 PM (UTC+9).
What is the capital of North Korea?
The capital of North Korea is Pyongyang.