ISO
KP / PRK
North Korea
+850
Capital
Pyongyang
Continent
Asia
Timezone
UTC+9
Currency
KPW
Scam risk
HIGH ▲
Population
25,778,815 · Korean
🕐 Current time in North Korea
UTC+9
Pyongyang
-
UTC+9
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▲ ACTIVE THREAT - DO NOT CALL BACK
International calling severely restricted. Calls allegedly from +850 are almost always spoofed numbers used in scams.
Common formats for +850
The country code for North Korea can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+850- international E.164 format (with plus sign)850- digits only (often typed in search)00850- with European exit code (00)011 850- with US exit code (011)00 850 X XXXX XXX- full landline example+850 191 XXX XXXX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 850 + area + number
Landline:
00 850 X XXXX XXX · Mobile: +850 191 XXX XXXXFrom Europe →
00 + 850 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 850, then the local number (drop the leading
0 trunk prefix).From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 850 X XXXX XXX |
+850 191 XXX XXXX |
United Kingdom
|
00 850 X XXXX XXX |
+850 191 XXX XXXX |
Australia
|
0011 850 X XXXX XXX |
+850 191 XXX XXXX |
Canada
|
011 850 X XXXX XXX |
+850 191 XXX XXXX |
India
|
00 850 X XXXX XXX |
+850 191 XXX XXXX |
Area codes
| Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
195 |
Pyongyang |
21 |
Pyongyang |
2381 |
Pyongyang |
27 |
Pyongyang |
28 |
Pyongyang |
31 |
Pyongyang |
39 |
Nampo |
41 |
Sariwon |
45 |
Haeju |
49 |
Kaesong |
Scam Risk: HIGH
International calling severely restricted. Calls allegedly from +850 are almost always spoofed numbers used in scams.
Common scam types from +850
- Spoofing
- Impersonation
What to do
- Do not call back unknown numbers from +850
- Do not click links in texts from unknown +850 numbers
- Block the number and report it to your carrier
FAQ
What country has the code +850?
The country code +850 belongs to North Korea.
Is +850 a scam?
+850 is the legitimate country code for North Korea. The scam risk level is high. International calling severely restricted. Calls allegedly from +850 are almost always spoofed numbers used in scams.
How to call North Korea from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 850 + local number. From a US cell: dial +850 + local number.
