International calling guide
North Korea runs on KST (UTC+9) year-round. Business contact is only possible through state-approved intermediaries or accredited trade delegations in Pyongyang — direct calls are not accessible.
North Korea
+850 · UTC
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North Korea runs on KST (UTC+9) year-round. Direct commercial contact is only possible through state-approved intermediaries or accredited trade delegations.
Pro tip: Contact is only possible through approved channels — not cold calling.
North Korea uses KST (UTC+9) permanently — same offset as Japan and South Korea.
All foreign business contact must go through state-approved intermediaries. Direct phone calls to individuals in North Korea are not accessible from abroad.
Accredited trade delegations in Pyongyang are the only viable channel for commercial contact. All communications are monitored.
Extensive international sanctions restrict what goods and services can be traded. Always verify legal compliance before initiating any contact.
The time differences range from 8 hours ahead of UTC to 5 hours behind UTC, showcasing the diverse time zones across the globe.
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The right window doubles your answer rate. The wrong one sends you straight to voicemail.
Avoid
Call without knowing KST (UTC+9)
Best Window
Tue–Wed, 9–11 AM KST
Avoid
Ring on National Day (Sep 9)
Best Window
Mid-week, confirmed workday
Avoid
Cold call — only sanctioned channels work
Best Window
Use official trade contacts only
Avoid
Call during major political events
Best Window
Via accredited intermediary only
Smart timing isn't just courtesy it directly drives better outcomes for every call you make.
Contact through official or accredited channels is the only viable approach for North Korea.
2×
more pickups
All North Korean business contact requires state approval — cold calling is not possible.
+38%
connect rate
Pre-sanctioned contact via official intermediaries is the only path to engagement in North Korea.
4×
engagement
Direct unscheduled calls to North Korea are not accessible — state-approved channels only.
−90%
voicemail drops
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Four simple steps for every international call to North Korea dial it right, every time.
Press "+" on mobile or "00" from most landlines. This opens an international line.
North Korea's international code. Every call to North Korea must start with +850.
Add the local area or mobile network code — always drop any leading zero used for domestic calls.
Dial the remaining subscriber digits. Your number is now correctly formatted for international routing.
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Tuesday–Wednesday, 9–11 AM KST (UTC+9). North Korea uses Korea Standard Time. Access to North Korean businesses is severely restricted — only sanctioned trade channels via state-approved intermediaries or foreign trade delegations in Pyongyang are viable. Direct cold calling is not possible.