08 area code — Rason
In North Korea, the area code 08 covers Rason. Numbers are written internationally as +850 8.
How to call Rason
- From abroad
- +850 8 XXX XXXX
- Within North Korea
- 08 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +850
About the 08 area code
When you see a number beginning +850 8, it belongs to Rason: the 850 is North Korea's country calling code and 8 is the area code.
Area codes like 08 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 Rason?
Rason uses the area code 08, written internationally as +850 8.
How do I call Rason from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +850 8, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Rason?
Rason is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 08 a mobile or a landline code?
08 is a geographic (landline) area code for Rason. Mobile numbers in North Korea use their own separate prefixes.