North Korea country code +850 — call North Korea & get a number.
North Korea (the DPRK) dials on +850, but reaching a domestic number from abroad is practically impossible for most callers — the country runs two entirely separate networks, one for citizens and one for foreign visitors, with no bridge between them. This guide covers the area codes, Koryolink and Kangsong NET mobile networks, the realities of calling restrictions, and why standard dialing to +850 rarely succeeds.
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North Korea at a glance
The numbers and facts you need before you dial.
What is the country code for North Korea?
North Korea's +850 country code exists on the global numbering plan, but reaching a domestic number from abroad is practically impossible for most callers. The country runs two logically separate telephone networks on the same physical infrastructure: one for citizens, who cannot place or receive international calls, and one for foreign visitors, whose SIM cards can dial internationally but cannot reach any domestic North Korean number.
This architectural separation, combined with a domestic-only intranet called Kwangmyong in place of the global internet, makes +850 one of the least-functionally-reachable country codes in the world despite an estimated 6 million or more active mobile subscribers.
For the narrow set of callers with a legitimate path — diplomats, approved foreign businesses, or NGO workers with special permits — understanding these restrictions matters more than the dialing format itself.
Code +850 was assigned to North Korea by the ITU under the E.164 plan. The “+” means “dial your local international exit code”; on a mobile, press and hold 0 to type it.
All four mean the same thing — they connect your call to North Korea.
How to call North Korea from anywhere
The pattern: your exit code + 850 + area code + local number — but be aware that the overwhelming majority of North Korean numbers are not configured to accept inbound international calls at all.
Full example: +850 2 XXXX XXXX for a Pyongyang landline — reachability depends entirely on whether that specific line is one of the small number configured for international traffic.
North Korea phone number format explained
North Korean fixed-line numbers use a 1-digit area code for Pyongyang (2) or 2-digit codes for other cities, followed by 6-8 digits. Mobile numbers use a 3-digit prefix (191/192 for Koryolink, 195 for Kangsong NET) followed by 7 digits.
Domestic calls between area codes are dialed with a leading 0 before the area code. Foreign-visitor SIMs use a separate numbering range that can dial out internationally via the 00 access code, but cannot reach any domestic number.
Landline
+850 2 XXXX XXXX (Pyongyang) — other cities use 2-digit area codes
Mobile
+850 191/192 XXX XXXX (Koryolink) · +850 195 XXX XXXX (Kangsong NET) — domestic subscribers only, no international calling
North Korea area codes — major cities
Drop the local leading 0 when calling from abroad.
| City | Region | Area code |
|---|---|---|
| Pyongyang | Capital | 2 |
| Sinuiju | North Pyongan | 39 |
| Kaesong | North Hwanghae | 49 |
| Nampo | South Pyongan | 24 |
| Wonsan | Kangwon | 69 |
| Hamhung / Chongjin | South / North Hamgyong | 73 |
| Rason | Special Economic Zone | 75 |
| Hyesan | Ryanggang | 79 |
North Korea mobile network prefixes
The prefix after +850 tells you which network issued the SIM — though number portability means it no longer guarantees the operator.
Koryolink
3G (WCDMA) network, a joint venture between Korea Posts and Telecommunications Corporation (KPTC) and Egypt's Orascom; roughly 6 million domestic subscribers with no international calling or global internet access.
Kangsong NET
Fully state-run 4G LTE network launched around 2015, concentrated in Pyongyang; subscriber numbers are not publicly available.
North Korea time zone
North Korea operates on Korea Standard Time (KST), UTC+9, the same as South Korea and Japan, with no daylight saving. Between August 2015 and May 2018 the country used a separate 'Pyongyang Time' at UTC+8:30 before reverting to UTC+9 during a period of inter-Korean diplomatic engagement.
Emergency numbers in North Korea
Free to call from any North Korea phone, landline or mobile.
Common mistakes when calling North Korea
Almost every failed international call is a formatting issue, not a network issue.
Assuming a call to +850 will connect like any other country code
The overwhelming majority of North Korean numbers are not configured to accept inbound international calls. Dialing +850 plus a standard local number will almost certainly fail to connect.
Expecting a foreign-visitor SIM to reach domestic numbers
Foreign-visitor Koryolink SIMs exist on a logically separate numbering plane from domestic subscriber lines — they can call internationally, but cannot reach North Korean citizens' phones at all.
Bringing a satellite phone or GPS device into the DPRK
Satellite phones are prohibited and will be confiscated at customs; GPS-enabled cameras may also be seized.
Assuming messaging apps like WhatsApp will work
Domestic connections in North Korea access only the Kwangmyong intranet, not the global internet, so VoIP and messaging apps that depend on internet access are non-functional inside the country.
Expecting your home mobile carrier to roam in North Korea
There are no international roaming agreements with Koryolink or Kangsong NET — personal phones will not connect to any North Korean network.
Tips to reduce the cost of calling North Korea
Route through an embassy or approved intermediary for legitimate contact
For diplomats, approved businesses, or NGO workers who need to reach someone in North Korea, going through the relevant embassy or a state-approved channel is far more reliable than direct dialing.
Buy a foreign-visitor SIM at Pyongyang airport if traveling
This allows international calls and SMS out of North Korea during an approved visit — but remember it cannot reach any domestic DPRK number.
Don't rely on cheap VoIP or calling-card services
Standard consumer VoIP and international calling cards generally cannot complete calls to +850; the small number of connectable lines route through specialty or Chinese intermediary carriers.
Verify current restrictions before any planned call or visit
North Korea's telecom policy changes without public notice — confirm details through your embassy, tour operator, or a specialist carrier rather than relying on older information.
Why businesses get a North Korea virtual number
Legitimate business contact with North Korean entities is rare and heavily constrained by both the DPRK's telecommunications restrictions and international sanctions regimes. Equipment, financial, and software sanctions from the UN, US, and EU limit network upgrades and make standard interconnection agreements largely nonexistent. Most functional business or diplomatic contact with the DPRK runs through embassies, approved intermediaries, or Chinese-routed channels rather than direct international dialing.
Not a self-service provisioning market
North Korea's dual-network architecture and international sanctions mean +850 numbers are not something MCM can provision on a standard self-service basis — any inquiry is handled case by case.
A regional alternative usually fits the underlying need
Most businesses asking about +850 actually need a reachable presence for Korea-adjacent operations — a South Korea (+82) or China (+86) number typically serves that purpose reliably.
Compliance-aware handling
Any request touching DPRK telecommunications is reviewed against applicable sanctions and export-control regulations before any commitment is made.
Direct access to a specialist team
Rather than a generic checkout flow, requests are routed to a team that can explain what is and isn't possible given current restrictions.
No wasted setup effort
Because domestic North Korean numbers cannot be reached from a provisioned international line regardless of carrier, we tell you upfront rather than selling a number that won't function as expected.
Faster path to a working solution
Where a +850 number isn't viable, we can typically get a working regional number live in minutes once an alternative is agreed.
North Korea virtual numbers with My Country Mobile
North Korea-specific: +850 virtual numbers are severely restricted by the DPRK's dual-network architecture and international sanctions — we do NOT promise +850 provisioning. Contact our team to discuss your use case; in most cases a regional alternative (South Korea +82, China +86) will actually meet the underlying need, since domestic North Korean numbers cannot be reached from any internationally provisioned line regardless of carrier.
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如何获取您的朝鲜虚拟号码
大多数企业在几小时内即可上线，而不是几天。
首先联系我们的团队 — 考虑到朝鲜的网络架构和制裁限制，我们会逐案审查朝鲜的可用性；没有自助服务配置。
我们将确认根据适用法规可以提供什么（如果有的话），并在 +850 号码不适合您的用例时提出区域替代方案（韩国 +82、中国 +86）。
配置路由 — 将号码指向世界任何地方的手机、SIP 中继、软件电话、PBX 或 IVR。
上线 — 使用您选择的区域来电显示开始接听电话，并由 MCM 99.99% 正常运行时间 SLA 和合规意识呼叫处理提供支持。
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需要联系朝鲜的联系人吗？标准拨号不太可能成功。请联系我们的团队讨论 +850 的可用路由选项，或真正适合您使用案例的区域替代方案。
朝鲜 +850 — 常见问题解答
我可以用手机给朝鲜打电话吗？expand_more
从技术上讲，您可以拨打 +850 加区号和号码，但电话几乎肯定无法接通。只有少数政府、外交和国企线路接受国际拨入电话。
如果我尝试从国外拨打朝鲜手机号码会怎样？expand_more
您通常会收到网络错误、“号码无法接通”消息或静音 — 国内 Koryolink 和 Kangsong NET 号码不会被路由以接受国际来电。
朝鲜人可以给我打电话吗？expand_more
不可以。国内用户根本无法拨打国际电话——只有少数专门配置的政府、大使馆和国家批准的线路可以拨打国际电话。
访问朝鲜时可以使用自己的手机吗？expand_more
您的个人手机无法连接到任何朝鲜网络，因为没有漫游协议。您可能需要在机场交出它，或者您可以购买外国游客 Koryolink SIM 卡用于国际长途电话。
我可以向朝鲜号码发送短信吗？expand_more
否 — 国内网络不接受传入的国际短信。在朝鲜境内使用的外国游客 SIM 卡可以向朝鲜境外的号码发送国际短信，但不能向国内号码发送。
光明是什么？expand_more
朝鲜仅限国内使用的内部网，与全球互联网完全分开。它提供国家批准的内容、国内网络内的电子邮件和一些娱乐——所有移动和大多数固定电话数据访问光明而不是互联网。
朝鲜有4G还是5G？expand_more
Kangsong NET运行4G LTE，主要在平壤。高丽链路是3G。没有 5G 服务，而且限制技术出口的国际制裁使得 5G 近期不太可能实现。
为什么在朝鲜的外国人不能拨打当地电话？expand_more
国内和外国访客网络在逻辑上故意保持分离——外国访客 SIM 位于不同的编号平面上，无法路由到国内用户号码。
WhatsApp 或 Signal 在朝鲜可用吗？expand_more
不。这些需要全球互联网接入，而国内连接则没有——它们仅限于光明内部网。
朝鲜位于哪个时区？expand_more
韩国标准时间，UTC+9 — 与韩国和日本相同。朝鲜在 2015 年至 2018 年期间曾短暂使用单独的 UTC+8:30“平壤时间”，然后恢复为 UTC+9。