Network & carriers
North Korea's telecom market is tightly controlled by the state, with Koryolink historically operating as the primary mobile network.
+850 · KP · UTC+9
North Korea
Country Code & Virtual Numbers
North Korea's +850 code covers one of the world's most restricted and tightly state-controlled telecom markets. Capital: Pyongyang · Business hours: 7:00 PM–3:00 AM EST.
// The Basics
What is the +850 country code?
Numbering format
North Korean numbers follow a state-controlled format, with international connectivity significantly more restricted than in most countries.
Calling culture
Business communication with North Korea is highly limited and subject to significant regulatory restrictions compared to virtually any other market.
Did you know
North Korea has one of the most restricted telecom environments in the world, with mobile networks largely isolated from the global internet and international calling infrastructure.
// Quick Facts
A quick read on North Korea numbers.
North Korean numbers follow a state-controlled format, with international connectivity far more limited than in most other countries.
Best time to call North Korea from the US
North Korea is on UTC+9 · Business hours = – EST · Mon–Sat
// Why a Virtual Number
Why get a North Korea virtual number?
A +850 virtual number gives your business instant local presence in North Korea — without the overhead.
Local caller ID in North Korea
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No office needed
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Instant credibility
Given North Korea's highly restricted telecom environment, standard virtual number services are not available for this market.
Routes to any device
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Frequently Asked
North Korea questions answered.
Answers about North Korea's telecom restrictions and international dialing considerations.
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 850, then the national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0).
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