VerifiedAsiaReviewed 2026-08-08

North Korea

North Korea (ISO 2-letter: KP; ISO 3-letter: PRK) is identified internationally by the calling code +850 for inbound calls. Its internet footprint is minimal; the .kp country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) is tightly controlled and rarely granted, limiting domain registration. The official currency is the North Korean won (KPW), which is non-convertible and typically unusable outside the country, with foreign currencies required in practice. These identifiers are critical for telecom routing, cautious domain inquiries, and compliance-driven financial or business contexts marked by sanctions and restricted trade. Accurate use of these codes supports global directories, data systems, and regulatory frameworks.

VerifiedReviewed 2026-08-08
Calling code
+850
ISO alpha-2
KP
ISO alpha-3
PRK
ISO numeric
408
ccTLD
.kp
Currency
KPWNorth Korean won (KPW)
Region
Asia
Capital
Pyongyang
Time zones
Asia/Pyongyang

How to call North Korea

From outside North Korea, dial your international access prefix, then +850, then the national number. Drop the leading trunk zero when the destination numbering plan requires it.

+850 [area or mobile code] [local number]

Read the international dialing guide