Call North Korea
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Mobile
$1.82
per minute
Landline
$1.82
per minute
Rates last updated September 2026
How to call North Korea
Call with Callana
Enter the number with the country code. No exit codes or international prefixes needed.
From a regular phone
Dial your country's exit code, then the country code +850, then the local number.
Area codes for major cities
Pyongyang
+850-2
About North Korea
Capital
Pyongyang
Timezone
Korean Time
UTC +09:00
Currency
North Korean Won
KPW
Population
26M
Languages
Korean
Country code
+850
Connection quality
Fair
Mobile prevalence
Low
Best time to call
9 AM – 9 PM local time
Korean Time (UTC +09:00)
Calling tips
International calls to North Korea are extremely limited. Most connections go through Pyongyang.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to call North Korea?
With Callana, calls to North Korea cost $1.82/min to mobile phones and $1.82/min to landlines. No subscription or app download required.
How do I call North Korea?
The easiest way is to use Callana in your browser — select North Korea from the dropdown menu, enter the local number, and we connect you instantly. No exit codes or international prefixes needed, and you can call from any country.
Do I need an app to call North Korea?
No. Callana works directly in your browser — no app download needed. Just open web.callana.app, add credit, and start calling North Korea immediately.
What is the country code for North Korea?
The international dialing code for North Korea is +850.
What is the best time to call North Korea?
North Korea is in the Asia/Pyongyang timezone (UTC +09:00). Business hours are typically 9 AM to 6 PM local time. Callana is available 24/7 so you can call anytime.
Is the call quality good to North Korea?
Call quality to North Korea is rated as fair. Callana uses premium voice routes to ensure clear, reliable connections.
What are the area codes for major cities in North Korea?
Major city area codes in North Korea: Pyongyang (2). When using Callana, you can dial the full number including the area code and we route it automatically.
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