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North Korea Country Code +850
+850 is the international calling code for North Korea. Most phone numbers there have 8 or 10 digits, written 0192 123 4567 inside North Korea and +850 192 123 4567 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in North Korea at a glance
- Country calling code
- +850
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- 0
- Number length
- 8 or 10 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +850 192 123 4567
- Same number, inside the country
- 0192 123 4567
- Time zone
- Korean Standard Time (Asia/Seoul)
- Capital
- Pyongyang
- Languages
- Korean
- Currency
- KPW
- ISO country code
- KP
How to call North Korea
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 850.
- Dial the number, leaving out its first 0.
+850 192 123 4567
From inside North Korea
Dial the number as it is written, starting with the trunk prefix 0. The country code is not needed.
0192 123 4567
To call out of North Korea, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in North Korea
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline and mobile numbers. Mobile numbers have 10 digits and landlines 8 or 10. What each line type means.
Area codes in North Korea
All 17 area codes of North Korea, with where each is and how to dial it. Inside North Korea the area code is dialled with the 0 in front; from abroad, leave it out.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 08 | +850 8 | Rason |
| 021 | +850 21 | Pyongyang |
| 027 | +850 27 | Pyongyang |
| 028 | +850 28 | Pyongyang |
| 031 | +850 31 | Pyongyang |
| 039 | +850 39 | Nampo |
| 041 | +850 41 | Sariwon |
| 045 | +850 45 | Haeju |
| 049 | +850 49 | Kaesong |
| 053 | +850 53 | Hamhung |
| 057 | +850 57 | Wonsan |
| 061 | +850 61 | Sinuiju |
| 067 | +850 67 | Kanggye |
| 073 | +850 73 | Chongjin |
| 079 | +850 79 | Hyesan |
| 0195 | +850 195 | Pyongyang |
| 02381 | +850 2381 | Pyongyang |
Networks with number ranges in North Korea
These networks were first allocated number ranges in North Korea, the ones with the most ranges first. Numbers can be moved between networks, so a number may no longer be with the network it started on.
- Koryolink
- KPTC
Look up a phone number from North Korea
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Phone numbers in North Korea: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for North Korea?
The country calling code for North Korea is +850. Put it in front of the number when you call North Korea from another country, and leave out the 0 that starts numbers inside North Korea.
How do I call North Korea from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 850, then the number without its leading 0. For example, 0192 123 4567 inside North Korea is dialled as +850 192 123 4567 from abroad.
Do I dial the 0 at the start of a phone number in North Korea?
Only when you call from inside North Korea. The 0 is the trunk prefix, used for calls within the country. From abroad you leave it out: 0192 123 4567 becomes +850 192 123 4567.
How many digits does a phone number in North Korea have?
Most phone numbers in North Korea have 8 or 10 digits after the country code: mobile numbers have 10 and landlines 8 or 10.
What is the international dialing prefix in North Korea?
To call another country from North Korea, dial 00, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 00.
What are the area codes in North Korea?
North Korea has 17 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 08 for Rason, 021 for Pyongyang, 027 for Pyongyang and 028 for Pyongyang.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in North Korea?
Number ranges in North Korea were first allocated to networks including Koryolink and KPTC. People can move their number to another network, so the one a number started on may not be the one it uses today.
What time zone is North Korea in?
North Korea is on Korean Standard Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from North Korea?
Yes. Enter any number with +850, or choose North Korea as the country, in the free phone number lookup. It shows the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free), the place and network it was issued to, its time zone and every format of the number.