Dialling Code for North Korea
How to call North Korea from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for North Korea is +850. To call North Korea from the UK, dial 00 then 850, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 850. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +850 directly.
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North Korea calling details
| Country code | +850 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .kp |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Pyongyang |
Dialling codes of neighbouring countries
| China | +86 |
|---|---|
| South Korea | +82 |
| Russia | +7 |
North Korea in context
- North Korea covers 120,538 km², making it the 97th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 215 people per km² ranks 50th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: China, South Korea, Russia.
- With 25,950,000 people, North Korea holds about 1.6% of the population of Eastern Asia.
- That is roughly 0.6% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- North Korea is a member state of the United Nations.
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Calling North Korea — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for North Korea?
The dialling code for North Korea is +850.
How do I call North Korea from the UK?
To call North Korea from the UK, dial 00 850 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call North Korea from the US?
To call North Korea from the US, dial 011 850 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +850 dialling code?
No — +850 is used exclusively by North Korea.
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