How to call North Korea using the international calling code +850 and area code.
Dial your exit code
Enter the international access code for your country (e.g. 011 in the US, 00 in Europe).
Enter the country code +850
Dial +850 when calling from outside North Korea.
Add the local phone number
Enter the local number without the leading zero.
Mobile example
+850 XXX XXX XXX
Dial the country code, then the full mobile number.
Landline example
+850 XX XXXX XXXX
Include the area code if applicable. Omit any leading 0.
The calling code for North Korea is +850. To call, start with your international access code, then dial +850 followed by the local number.
In North Korea, the main languages spoken are Korean.
North Korea uses the following time zone: Asia/Pyongyang. Make sure to check local time before placing your call.
No app download is necessary. You can call numbers in North Korea directly from your browser using DialBridge. Just enter the North Korea phone number (+850) to get started.
A typical mobile number format is: +850 123 456 789. Remember to omit any leading zero from the local number.
Best times to call are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time in North Korea. Avoid early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening (after 9 PM).