Call North Korea at low rates
Call any mobile or landline in North Korea from your phone over the internet. You only pay for the minutes after the call is answered.
- Pay only when answered
- No contract
Prices in US dollars per minute, all fees included. You only pay after the call is answered.
Mobile networks in North Korea
Price per minute to each mobile network in North Korea. Tellu picks the best route for every call automatically.
Minute bundles to North Korea
Prefer one fixed price? Buy minutes for North Korea in the app, valid for 45 days. Unused minutes simply expire, nothing renews.
How to call North Korea
- Download Tellu and sign up with your phone number.
- Top up any amount in your wallet.
- Dial +850 followed by the number, without the leading 0.
Local time in North Korea
Time zone: UTC+9.
A good time to call is 18:00–21:00 local time.
Free if they have Tellu
Calls and messages between friends on Tellu are free over the internet, with live translation between your languages.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to call North Korea?
Calling North Korea with Tellu costs $0.74 per minute to mobiles, $0.74 per minute to landlines. You only pay for the time after the call is answered — unanswered calls are free.
How much does a 10-minute call to North Korea cost?
About $7.40 to a mobile and $7.40 to a landline in North Korea. You pay per minute, and only when the call is answered.
What is the country code of North Korea?
The country code of North Korea is +850. Dial +850 followed by the number without the leading 0.
Do I need a contract or a subscription?
No. Top up the amount you want and pay per minute, with no subscription and no contract.
Can they call me back for free?
Yes, if they install Tellu: calls and messages between Tellu friends are free in any country.