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
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.