021 area code — Pyongyang
021 is the local dialing code used in Pyongyang, North Korea. Numbers are written internationally as +850 21.
How to call Pyongyang
- From abroad
- +850 21 XXX XXXX
- Within North Korea
- 021 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +850
About the 021 area code
A full number here takes the form +850 21 XXX XXXX — the 21 identifies Pyongyang within North Korea's numbering plan.
Area codes like 021 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local North Korea number. To actually receive an SMS on a North Korea number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Pyongyang?
Pyongyang uses the area code 021, written internationally as +850 21.
How do I call Pyongyang from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +850 21, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Pyongyang?
Pyongyang is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 021 a mobile or a landline code?
021 is a geographic (landline) area code for Pyongyang. Mobile numbers in North Korea use their own separate prefixes.