Send SMS to North Korea online
Pyongyang's markets and small workshops are hubs of daily commerce, where vendors and artisans serve local needs. Schools and community centers often send text messages to parents and members about schedule changes or announcements. Messages might notify families of a school event, remind them of a community meeting, or confirm attendance at a local gathering. Short texts are practical here, as they reach everyone quickly without requiring internet access or special apps.
North Korea
+850 · East Asia
Price per message
$0.06268
- For $40
- 638 SMS
- Alphabet
- Unicode (UCS-2)
- 1,000 messages
- $62.68
- Example number
- +850 192 123 4567
What a bulk SMS campaign to North Korea costs
Need a different count? The pricing calculator works it out for any number of messages, and the workspace shows the exact total for your own list, including names merged into the text.
| Recipients | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
| 500 | $31.34 | $62.68 |
| 1,000 | $62.68 | $125.36 |
| 5,000 | $313.40 | $626.80 |
| 10,000 | $626.80 | $1,253.60 |
Who sends text messages to customers in North Korea
Local schools
Schools in Pyongyang text parents about exam schedules or changes in school hours.
Community centers
Centers notify members of upcoming events or volunteer opportunities in their area.
Small workshops
Artisans text customers when custom orders are ready for pickup.
Market vendors
Vendors send reminders about special market days or new product arrivals.
Phone number format in North Korea
A mobile number in North Korea has 10 digits after +850. People write it locally with a 0 in front (0192 123 4567); paste it like that with North Korea as the default country, or as +850 192 123 4567, and the workspace treats both the same.
Alphabet and message length
Writing in Hangul always uses Unicode, so a message to North Korea in Korean holds 70 characters in one segment and 67 in each part of a longer text. Short notices in English or plain Latin letters hold 160 characters, which keeps a long message in fewer segments.
Main languages: Korean.
Best time to send to North Korea
North Korea stays on UTC+9 all year, so 10:00 in Pyongyang is always 01:00 UTC. The scheduler takes your own time zone and shows the same moment in UTC, which makes a 10:00 local send easy to set from anywhere.
Your business
Text Message · Today 09:30
Hi Lee, your order is ready. Collect it today from 2 pm at the front desk.
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Questions about texting North Korea
How much does it cost to send an SMS to North Korea?
One message (one segment) to North Korea costs $0.06268. A campaign to 1,000 people with a short text costs $62.68, and a two-segment text costs twice that. Failed messages are refunded to your credit.
How many messages to North Korea does a $40 top-up send?
$40 sends 638 single-segment messages to North Korea, and more with the bonus on your first top-up. Credit has no expiry date, so what you do not use stays in your account.
How long can a text to North Korea be?
Writing in Hangul always uses Unicode, so a message to North Korea in Korean holds 70 characters in one segment and 67 in each part of a longer text. Short notices in English or plain Latin letters hold 160 characters, which keeps a long message in fewer segments.
What number format do I use for North Korea?
A mobile number in North Korea has 10 digits after +850. People write it locally with a 0 in front (0192 123 4567); paste it like that with North Korea as the default country, or as +850 192 123 4567, and the workspace treats both the same.
What language should I use for texts in North Korea?
Korean is the most effective language for texts, as it is universally understood. Avoid mixing languages to make sure clarity for all recipients.
Are there times when texts are less likely to be read?
Texts sent during early mornings or late evenings may be less effective. Mid-morning or early afternoon is often a better time.
Ready to text North Korea?
Create an account, paste your North Korea numbers and see the exact total before you send. Top up from $40: that is 638 messages to North Korea.