What is North Korea's country code?
The country code for North Korea is +850.
Country codes are assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
How do I dial North Korea?
- International format (recommended)
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+850 [local number]Example:
+850 192 123 4567 - From a mobile phone
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Press and hold 0 or tap + to get the plus sign, then dial
+850followed by the local number. - From a landline
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Dial your country's international access code, then
850, then the local number.Common access codes: US/Canada: 011, UK: 00, Australia: 0011
Do I need to drop the leading zero?
Yes. When calling North Korea from abroad, drop the leading 0 from the local number.
For example, if the local number is 0XX XXX XXXX, dial +850 XX XXX XXXX.
What time zone is North Korea?
Asia/Pyongyang
Not a good time to call
10:07 PM local time · Late night / early morning
Most people are sleeping.
Calling North Korea
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Frequently asked questions
Is +850 a mobile or landline code?
+850 is the country code for all of North Korea—both mobile and landline numbers use this code. The digits after the country code may indicate the number type, but this varies by country.
Why won't my call to North Korea connect?
Common issues:
- Wrong format: Make sure you're using +850 (not 00850 or 850)
- Extra digits: Remove any trunk prefix (usually 0) from the start of the local number
- Missing digits: Ensure you have the complete local number after the country code
How do I save a North Korea number in my contacts?
Always save international numbers in E.164 format: +850 followed by the local number (without the leading 0 if applicable). This format works worldwide.