How to call North Korea
- From mobile
- +850 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 850 x xxx xxxx
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How to call North Korea from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial North Korea from abroad
How to make a call to North Korea from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. How to call to North Korea: a number has 8 digits or 10 digits.
- 00Exit code
- 850Country code of North Korea
- x xxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
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Before you call North Korea
Mobiles start with 019
Koryolink and Kangsong NET both use 019 numbers. From abroad, drop the 0.
- Dial +850
- Drop the 0 of 019
- Dial 19 and the rest
Dial a city after +850
Drop the 0 of the area code, then dial the city code.
- Pyongyang+850 21
- Hamhŭng+850 53
- Wŏnsan+850 57
- Sinŭiju+850 61
How North Korea phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with the local area code, such as 21 for Pyongyang. A Pyongyang number that starts with 381 can call and receive calls from abroad
- Mobiles
- Starts with 019. Koryolink runs a WCDMA network on these numbers; Kangsong NET adds 4G LTE
Want to call North Korea?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call North Korea
The time now in North Korea, and the best hours to call. The time difference is the same in most cities, because most of North Korea keeps the time of Pyongyang.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in North Korea
Offices close on these days by law
- Oct10Foundation Day of the Workers' Party of KoreaSaturday
- Nov16Mother's DayMonday
- Dec27Socialist Constitution DaySunday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Feb7Korean New YearSunday
- Feb8Founding Day of the Korean People's ArmyMonday
Why a call to North Korea fails
The 0 stays in the number
The 0 before an area code works only inside North Korea. From abroad, drop it: +850 21 replaces 0 21 for a Pyongyang number.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from most of the world to reach North Korea. From the US and Canada, dial 011 first instead.
Questions
How do I call North Korea from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 850 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 850?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call North Korea mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +850, then the number
Why does my call to North Korea not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 stays in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in North Korea now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in North Korea. Most of North Korea keeps the time of Pyongyang. North Korea has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call North Korea?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include North Korea. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I make a free call to a North Korea mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +850 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 850 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to North Korea?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in North Korea needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to make an international call to North Korea?
Dial your exit code, then 850 and the number
Can I make an online call or internet call to North Korea?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in North Korea needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to call North Korea number online?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include North Korea. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
How do you call North Korea from a landline?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
What's the best way to call North Korea?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include North Korea. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call