North Macedonia country code +389 — call North Macedonia & get a number.
Everything you need to call North Macedonia: country code +389, area codes by region, mobile carriers, and why the dialing code survived the country's 2019 name change. Plus how to get a local North Macedonia number for your business in minutes.
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North Macedonia at a glance
The numbers and facts you need before you dial.
What is the country code for North Macedonia?
In February 2019, the country long known simply as Macedonia officially became the Republic of North Macedonia, ending a 27-year, deeply contentious dispute with neighboring Greece. Passports were reissued, license plates were changed, and government buildings had their signage swapped out. But one thing conspicuously did not change: the country's phone code, +389, kept dialing exactly the same before and after the name change — a small but telling detail about how international technical infrastructure and national political identity don't always move in lockstep.
The Prespa Agreement, signed in June 2018 and ratified in early 2019, resolved the naming dispute. Under the agreement, the country became the Republic of North Macedonia — but crucially, several of its existing international codes were explicitly preserved rather than reassigned. The country's ISO country codes (MK, MKD) and its internet top-level domain remained unchanged by explicit agreement, and its ITU telephone country code, +389, likewise carried on exactly as before.
Code +389 was assigned to North Macedonia by the ITU under the E.164 plan. The “+” means “dial your local international exit code”; on a mobile, press and hold 0 to type it.
All four mean the same thing — they connect your call to North Macedonia.
How to call North Macedonia from anywhere
Calling North Macedonia from abroad: dial your country's international access code (011 from the US/Canada, 00 from the UK) + 389 (North Macedonia's country code) + the area code (without the leading 0) + the local number. Example: 011 389 2 XXX XXXX for a Skopje number.
Calling within North Macedonia: domestic long-distance calls between different area code regions require dialing the area code (with its leading 0) before the local number, consistent with typical European domestic dialing conventions.
Calling out from North Macedonia: dial 00 + country code + local number for international destinations.
Full example: +389 2 XXX XXXX — drop the local leading 0 when calling from abroad.
North Macedonia phone number format explained
North Macedonia's area codes are organized geographically: +389 2 covers Skopje, the capital; the 3x range covers eastern regions; and the 4x range covers central and western regions. This structure has a history worth noting — during the Yugoslav era, Macedonian area codes began with a leading 9 under the shared +38 Yugoslav country code. When the country split off with its own +389 code on October 1, 1993, that leading 9 was effectively absorbed into the new country code itself. Skopje's own area code later simplified further, shifting from (091) to just (02) around 2000-2001, with all Skopje numbers expanding from 6 to 7 digits in 2003 to accommodate growth.
Mobile numbers use the 7x prefix range (070, 071, 072, and similar), and the country supports full mobile number portability, meaning subscribers can switch carriers while keeping their existing number, including its original prefix.
Landline
+389-2-XXX-XXXX (Skopje); other area codes in the 3x/4x ranges by region
Mobile
+389-7X-XXX-XXX (070/071/072 range, portable across carriers)
North Macedonia area codes — major cities
Drop the local leading 0 when calling from abroad.
| City | Region | Area code |
|---|---|---|
| Skopje (capital) | Central | 2 |
| Bitola | Southwest | 47 |
| Štip | East | 32 |
North Macedonia mobile network prefixes
The prefix after +389 tells you which network issued the SIM — though number portability means it no longer guarantees the operator.
070 / 071 / 072 range operators
North Macedonia time zone
North Macedonia observes Central European Time (CET), UTC+1 in winter, shifting to Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2, during the EU-aligned DST period from late March to late October — the same time zone used by neighboring Serbia.
Greece, by contrast, uses Eastern European Time, one hour ahead of North Macedonia — a detail worth knowing for anyone scheduling calls across that particular border, given the two countries' long-running naming dispute.
Why this matters for business: if you're coordinating call center hours, IVR schedules, or SLA windows against North Macedonia, remember it shifts for DST on the EU-aligned schedule, unlike some regional neighbors, and sits a constant hour behind Greece year-round.
Emergency numbers in North Macedonia
Free to call from any North Macedonia phone, landline or mobile.
Common mistakes when calling North Macedonia
Almost every failed international call is a formatting issue, not a network issue.
Assuming the country code changed with the 2019 renaming
It didn't — the Prespa Agreement explicitly preserved +389, along with the ISO codes MK/MKD, even as the country's name, license plates, and passports changed.
Assuming North Macedonia and Greece share a time zone
Greece uses Eastern European Time, one hour ahead of North Macedonia's Central European Time — worth knowing given the two countries' long-running naming dispute and shared border.
Forgetting the domestic trunk 0 when dialing from abroad
The leading 0 in an area code is dropped when dialing +389 from outside the country.
Assuming a single religious holiday calendar applies nationwide
The country's population spans both Orthodox Christian and Muslim communities, so business availability can be affected by both Orthodox holidays and Islamic observances depending on the region and community being contacted.
Tips to reduce the cost of calling North Macedonia
Use +389 with confidence — it's been stable since 1993
the code has survived Yugoslavia's breakup, the 27-year naming dispute with Greece, and the 2019 renaming to North Macedonia without ever changing.
Double-check the Greece time-zone gap
North Macedonia sits on CET/CEST, a full hour behind Greece's Eastern European Time — don't assume neighboring Balkan countries share an offset.
Route calls through VoIP or an MCM virtual number rather than paying carrier international rates into +389.
Plan around both Orthodox and Islamic holidays
depending on your contact's region and community, either calendar (or both) can affect business availability — check ahead rather than assuming a single national holiday list.
Why businesses get a North Macedonia virtual number
This is worth knowing because it illustrates something true well beyond this one country: a nation's phone code is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union and tends to be one of the most stable pieces of its international identity, often surviving name changes, government transitions, and even changes to a country's borders, long after other symbols (currency, license plates, official documents) have been updated to reflect a new name.
North Macedonia's business culture reflects its Balkan and post-Yugoslav heritage, with an emphasis on personal relationships and, often, a somewhat more hierarchical approach to business communication than in Western Europe. The country's religious calendar spans both Orthodox Christian and Muslim populations, so business availability can be affected by both Orthodox holidays (Christmas on January 7, Easter) and Islamic observances (Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) depending on the region and community being contacted.
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Lower trust friction
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Cheaper inbound
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Centralized routing
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Faster expansion
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Real PSTN presence
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How to get your North Macedonia virtual number
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Set up call routing — point the number to your existing phone system, softphone, or contact center; no need for a physical office in North Macedonia.
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North Macedonia +389 — FAQ
What is North Macedonia's country code?expand_more
+389, unchanged since the country's 2019 renaming from Macedonia to North Macedonia under the Prespa Agreement.
Did North Macedonia's country code change along with its name in 2019?expand_more
No. The Prespa Agreement explicitly preserved the country's existing ISO codes (MK, MKD) and its ITU phone country code (+389); only symbols like license plates, passports, and official signage were updated to reflect the new name.
What was North Macedonia's area code system before 1993?expand_more
Under Yugoslavia, Macedonian numbers used a leading 9 under the shared +38 Yugoslav country code; that 9 was absorbed into the new standalone +389 country code when Macedonia split off in October 1993.
What time zone does North Macedonia use?expand_more
Central European Time (CET), UTC+1 in winter, and CEST, UTC+2, in summer — one hour behind Greece, which uses Eastern European Time.
How do I call North Macedonia from abroad?expand_more
Dial your exit code (or +), then 389, then the area code with the leading 0 dropped, then the local number — for example, +389 2 XXX XXXX for a Skopje number.
What is the capital of North Macedonia?expand_more
Skopje, which uses area code 2.
How many digits are North Macedonia phone numbers?expand_more
Typically 7 digits including the area code prefix — Skopje numbers expanded from 6 to 7 digits in 2003 to accommodate growth.
What currency is used in North Macedonia?expand_more
The Macedonian Denar (MKD).
Can I get a virtual North Macedonia phone number without living there?expand_more
Yes. Providers like MCM let you provision a +389 virtual number and route calls to any location worldwide — useful for businesses serving North Macedonia's market without a physical office in the country.
Why is it notable that North Macedonia's phone code survived the 2019 name change?expand_more
It illustrates how a country's ITU-assigned phone code tends to be one of the most stable pieces of its international identity — often surviving name changes, government transitions, and border changes long after other national symbols have been updated.