073 area code — Chongjin
In North Korea, the area code 073 covers Chongjin. Numbers are written internationally as +850 73.
How to call Chongjin
- From abroad
- +850 73 XXX XXXX
- Within North Korea
- 073 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +850
About the 073 area code
When you see a number beginning +850 73, it belongs to Chongjin: the 850 is North Korea's country calling code and 73 is the area code.
Area codes like 073 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 Chongjin?
Chongjin uses the area code 073, written internationally as +850 73.
How do I call Chongjin from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +850 73, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Chongjin?
Chongjin is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 073 a mobile or a landline code?
073 is a geographic (landline) area code for Chongjin. Mobile numbers in North Korea use their own separate prefixes.