Country codes North Korea
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
KP
ALPHA-3
PRK
The two-letter code for North Korea is KP, and the three-letter code is PRK, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+850
The dialing code for North Korea is +850, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.kp
The top-level domain (TLD) for North Korea is .kp, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Democratic People's Republic of Korea |
| Capital | Pyongyang |
| Region | Asia |
| Sub Region | Eastern Asia |
North Korea, officially known as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, is located in the Eastern Asia sub-region of the larger Asia continent with Pyongyang serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | North Korean Won |
| Alphabetic Code | KPW |
| Numeric Code | 408 |
North Korea uses the North Korean Won (KPW) as its official currency, with the numeric code 408.
Languages
The official language of North Korea is ko-KP. It plays a key role in daily life, education, government, and business within the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia / Pyongyang | +09:00 | +09:00 |
Explore the various timezones across North Korea. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Chagang-do | province | KP-04 |
| Hamgyǒng-bukto | province | KP-09 |
| Hamgyǒng-namdo | province | KP-08 |
| Hamkyeongnamto | province | KP-08 |
| Hamkyeongpukto | province | KP-09 |
| Hwanghae-bukto | province | KP-06 |
| Hwanghae-namdo | province | KP-05 |
| Hwanghainamto | province | KP-05 |
| Hwanghaipukto | province | KP-06 |
| Jakangto | province | KP-04 |
| Kaeseong | metropolitan city | KP-15 |
| Kaesŏng | metropolitan city | KP-15 |
| Kangweonto | province | KP-07 |
| Kangwǒn-do | province | KP-07 |
| Nampho | metropolitan city | KP-14 |
| Namp’o | metropolitan city | KP-14 |
| P'yǒngan-bukto | province | KP-03 |
| P'yǒngan-namdo | province | KP-02 |
| P'yǒngyang | capital city | KP-01 |
| Phyeongannamto | province | KP-02 |
| Phyeonganpukto | province | KP-03 |
| Phyeongyang | capital city | KP-01 |
| Raseon | special city | KP-13 |
| Rasǒn (Najin Sǒnbong) | special city | KP-13 |
| Ryanggang-do | province | KP-10 |
| Ryangkangto | province | KP-10 |
Explore the subdivisions of North Korea, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
Neighbouring countries
North Korea shares its borders with 3 neighboring countries, including China, South Korea, Russia.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about North Korea's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the North Korea Wikipedia page.
To learn more about North Korea's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for North Korea.
For geographical info about North Korea, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.