How to call North Korea from the US
- From mobile
- +850 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 850 x xxx xxxx
From $0.84/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial North Korea from the US
How to make a call to North Korea from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A number in North Korea is an 8-digit number or has 10 digits, so count them before you call.
- 011The US exit code
- 850Country code of North Korea
- x xxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +850 x xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +850 2 123 4567
- Mobile
- +850 2 123 4567
- Landline
- 011 850 2 123 4567
Main area codes in North Korea
The area code comes right after 850, then the local number
- Pyongyang011 85021011 8502381011 85027011 85028011 85031then the local number
- Hamhŭng011 85053then the local number
- Namp’o011 85039then the local number
- Kaesŏng011 85049then the local number
- Wŏnsan011 85057then the local number
- Chongjin011 85073then the local number
- Sariwŏn-si011 85041then the local number
- Sinŭiju011 85061then the local number
Before you call North Korea
Dial a city in North Korea
Add the area code right after 850. Type the number in the dialer above.
- Pyongyang011 850 21
- Hamhŭng011 850 53
- Kaesŏng011 850 49
- Chongjin011 850 73
Do not keep the 0
A call to North Korea from the USA loses a leading 0 after 850.
- Fails
- 011 850 021 xxxx
- Works
- 011 850 21 xxxx
Save contacts for cell phones
For calling North Korea from the USA, save the contact as +850 and the number. It works for calling North Korea cell phones from any US mobile.
Calling North Korea from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls North Korea for $0.84/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $5.00/min. No US carrier that we checked includes North Korea in a plan, and AT&T and Verizon each need an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 5× cheaper | |
 | $5.00 + tax$3.45 + tax with plan |
 | $3.99 + tax$2.49 + tax with plan |
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 moves by 1 hour when New York changes its clocks in March and November.
- Time difference
- March to November: 13 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 14 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to North Korea fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom any country, a call to North Korea also fails when
- The 0 stays in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How do I call North Korea from the USA on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +850, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to North Korea included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes North Korea in a plan
How much does it cost to call North Korea from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $5.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Pyongyang from the USA?
For Pyongyang, dial 011 850 21, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call North Korea?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 850. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +850 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 850 and the number
Can I call North Korea on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 850 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to North Korea
Why isn't my call going through to North Korea?
The usual causes: the 0 stays in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call North Korea from the USA for free? Is there a free call to North Korea?
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 to call North Korea from the USA on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in North Korea without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call North Korea landline from the USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 850, then the number
How to dial North Korea from the USA for an international call to North Korea?
Dial 011 850, then the number. From a mobile, +850 works too
When is the best time to call North Korea?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in North Korea. March to November: 13 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 14 hours ahead of New York