North Korea Country Code: +850
Use this page to dial North Korea (DPRK): calling code +850, ISO codes (KP, PRK, 408), key dialing formats (Pyongyang 2, Rason 85, mobile 19x), operator dialing notes, and a live DPRK clock (UTC+9).
International access may be restricted; operator assistance is common.
Used in systems, APIs, and logistics.
Rason: 85 • Mobile: 19x
Trunk prefix (domestic): 0
North Korea quick facts
Key details for international dialing, forms, and data systems.
| Country | North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) |
|---|---|
| Capital | Pyongyang |
| Country calling code | +850 |
| ISO 3166-1 | KP (alpha-2), PRK (alpha-3), 408 (numeric) |
| Internet TLD | .kp |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (KST), no DST (IANA: Asia/Pyongyang) |
| International prefix (from DPRK) | 00 or 99 |
| Trunk prefix (domestic) | 0 |
How to call North Korea (DPRK)
Standard international format: Exit code + 850 + area/mobile prefix + local number.
Step-by-step
- Dial your country’s exit code (examples on the right).
- Dial 850 (North Korea country code).
- Dial the destination prefix (e.g., 2 for Pyongyang, 85 for Rason, or 19x for mobile).
- Dial the remaining local number.
Common exit codes
| From | Exit code |
|---|---|
| United States / Canada | 011 |
| United Kingdom | 00 |
| EU (most countries) | 00 |
| Australia | 0011 |
| India | 00 |
Number formats & examples
In DPRK, publicly documented ranges vary, and international reachability can differ by line type. These examples match commonly published international dialing patterns.
International examples (commonly shown)
- +850 2 381 XXXX — Pyongyang internationally reachable pattern
- +850 85 29 XXXX — Rason example pattern
- +850 19X XXX XXXX — Mobile example pattern
“X” indicates digits that vary by subscriber/assignment. Some numbers may not accept inbound international calls.
Domestic dialing note
Domestic formats can include a trunk prefix 0. When converting to international format, remove the leading 0 and add +850.
Area codes (Pyongyang, Rason) & mobile prefixes
Below are commonly referenced prefixes for international formatting. Availability can vary by network and service type.
| Type / Area | Prefix | International example |
|---|---|---|
| Pyongyang (capital) | 2 | +850 2 381 XXXX (example) |
| Rason (special zone) | 85 | +850 85 29 XXXX (example) |
| Mobile | 19x | +850 19X XXX XXXX (example) |
North Korea time zone (UTC+9)
North Korea currently uses UTC+9 year-round (KST) with no daylight saving time. The page clock uses the IANA time zone Asia/Pyongyang.
Scheduling hint
If you are coordinating calls internationally, use UTC+9 as the baseline and confirm local working hours with your contact.
- North Korea: UTC+9 (KST)
- No DST changes during the year
Dial-string builder
Paste a DPRK number in common forms (+850…, 850…, or domestic 0…). This tool produces a dialable international string using your exit code.
This builder formats the string. It does not guarantee call completion (routing and international access vary).
Validate a +850 number (format check)
Because DPRK numbering and reachability can vary, this check is intentionally conservative: it verifies that the input can be normalized to +850 plus a plausible remaining length.
FAQs
What is the country code for North Korea?
The DPRK country calling code is +850.
Do I need an operator to call North Korea?
Often, yes. Many overseas calls may be routed through operator assistance (commonly +850 2 18111). Some numbers (including certain fax/“international line” patterns) may be dialable directly.
What time zone is North Korea?
North Korea uses UTC+9 (KST) year-round and does not observe daylight saving time.
What are the ISO codes for North Korea?
ISO codes are: KP (alpha-2), PRK (alpha-3), and 408 (numeric).
Sources & references
Widely used references for codes, dialing notes, and time zone details.
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