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How to Call North Korea from the United States
Country code +850 — Dial 011 850 19X XXX XXXX from a US landline or +850 19X XXX XXXX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 850, the country code of North Korea.
- 3Dial the number: 10 digits for mobiles and 8 or 10 for landlines, without the leading 0 used for calls inside North Korea.
| Calling a… | Written in North Korea | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 019X XXX XXXX |
011 850 19X XXX XXXX |
+850 19X XXX XXXX |
| Landline (Pyongyang) | 02 XXX XXXX |
011 850 2 XXX XXXX |
+850 2 XXX XXXX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 019. More number types: North Korea phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
North Korea had 24 mobile subscriptions and 4.5 landlines per 100 people in 2022. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to North Korea mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for North Korea
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Pyongyang, call between 7:00 PM–6:00 AM EST (4:00 PM–3:00 AM PST). North Korea doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
North Korea is on UTC+9, 14 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.
Cost Saving Tips
- VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
- WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
- Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.
Time Difference
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