How to Call North Korea From the United States

With very little commercial tourism in North Korea, you won't have to share your experiences with hordes of tourists. Follow these steps to arrange your travel plans.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Foreign Language Phrase Books
• Travel Guides
• Telephones
• Clocks
• Telephone Calling Cards

1. Determine what time it is in North Korea before you call. The country is 14 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time in the United States, and 9 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.

2. Dial 011, the international access code.

3. Dial 850, the country code for North Korea.

4. Dial the city code for the city you wish to call. The city code for P'yongyang, the capital of North Korea, is 2.

5. Dial the remaining digits.

Tips & Warnings

• If you follow these steps but still can't connect, dial 00 and ask the international operator to help you place the call.
• It can be very expensive to call long-distance during business hours, so try to make your phone calls in the evenings and on weekends.