North Korea +850
To call North Korea from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 850, then the local number without its leading 0. In full: +850 192 123 4567.
The country calling code for North Korea is +850. A number starting +850 or 00850 is a call to or from North Korea. From abroad: +850 192 123 4567.
To call North Korea from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 850, then the local number without its leading 0. The +850 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call North Korea from abroad
011 850 192 123 456700 850 192 123 45670011 850 192 123 4567+850 192 123 4567192 123 4567 is a real-format North Korea mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.
North Korea area codes
In North Korea, landlines usually include an area code after +850 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
02 123 4567from abroad+850 2 123 45670192 123 4567from abroad+850 192 123 4567Landline numbers in North Korea have 8 or 10 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 10 digits. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +850.
Calling abroad from North Korea
To call another country from North Korea, dial the exit code 00 + carrier code (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From North Korea to the United States, for example: + 1 201 555 0123.
A North Korea number in international format is written +850 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 0.
Cheapest ways to call North Korea
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call North Korea for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +850?
North Korea has the country calling code +850.
How do I call North Korea from the United States?
Dial 011, then 850, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 192 123 4567.
What does +850 mean?
It is the international dialing code for North Korea. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +850 mobile or landline?
The +850 code identifies the country, not the line type; North Korea landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in North Korea
2 mobile network operators run their own networks in North Korea. The largest is Koryolink, with about 3.80 million subscribers (end 2015). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by Global Telecom Holding S.A.E. (75%) Korea Post and Telecommunications Corporation (25%)
Owned by Ministry of Information Industry
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in North Korea: LTE. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Staying connected in North Korea
With 24 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, mobile coverage in North Korea is not universal — keep a landline number as a backup when you can.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
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