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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
120,540 km²
Population
26,571,036
Currency
Korean won
Languages
Korean

Time & Communication

Current Time
6:10 AM
Time Zone
UTC+9
Mobile Penetration
24.1%
Fixed-line Penetration
4.5%

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

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for North Korea yet. From the US, dial 011 + 850 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if North Korea uses one.

Neighboring Countries

South Korea flag

South Korea

+82 China flag

China

+86 Taiwan flag

Taiwan

+886 Philippines flag

Philippines

+63 Hong Kong flag

Hong Kong

+852 Brunei flag

Brunei

+673 Vietnam flag

Vietnam

+84 Mongolia flag

Mongolia

+976

Telecommunications in North Korea

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 24.1 2022
Mobile subscriptions (total) 6,353,441 2022
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 4.5 2022
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 1,180,438 2022

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 24.1%
Fixed-line 4.5%

North Korea on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Pyongyang.

Flag of North Korea

Flag of North Korea

The national flag of North Korea. See it next to other flags of Asia in the flags of the world gallery.

Geography of North Korea

Area

120,540 km²

46,541 sq mi

Coastline

2,495 km

Highest point

Paektu-san 2,744 m

Lowest point

Sea of Japan 0 m

Climate:
Temperate, with rainfall concentrated in summer; long, bitter winters
Terrain:
Mostly hills and mountains separated by deep, narrow valleys; wide coastal plains in west, discontinuous in east
Natural resources:
Coal, Iron ore, Limestone, Magnesite, Graphite, Copper, Zinc, Lead, Precious metals, Hydropower
Land borders:
China, South Korea, Russia
Land use:
agricultural 21.6% (arable 19.1%), forest 64% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

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 6:10 AM (UTC+9).
What is the capital of North Korea?
The capital of North Korea is Pyongyang.