How to call North Macedonia
- From mobile
- +389 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 389 x xxx xxxx
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How to call North Macedonia from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial North Macedonia from abroad
How to make a call to North Macedonia from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. The area code and the local number always make 8 digits together, so a short area code means a longer local number.
- Skopje+389 2
- Kumanovo+389 31
- Tetovo+389 44
- Ohrid+389 46
- Strumica+389 34
- 00Exit code
- 389Country code of North Macedonia
- x xxx xxxxThe 8-digit number, area code first
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call North Macedonia
Skopje has the short code
Skopje is the only area with a 1-digit code, so its local number has 7 digits.
- +389country
- 2Skopje
- xxx xx xxlocal number
Drop the 0 of 07 mobiles
A mobile starts with 07 inside the country. From abroad, +389 replaces the 0.
- Fails
- +389 0 7x xxx xxx
- Works
- +389 7x xxx xxx
Prilep and Bitola need 5 digits
Both cities have a 3-digit code, so the local number is only 5 digits.
- Prilep+389 484
- Bitola+389 472
How North Macedonia phone numbers work
- Length
- Every North Macedonia number has 8 digits after +389
- Landlines
- Starts with 02, 03, or 04. Skopje is the only area with the short code, 02
- Mobiles
- Starts with 07. The prefix stays with the number even after a switch of carrier
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 0800
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When to call North Macedonia
The time now in North Macedonia, and the best hours to call. The time difference depends on your country, and daylight saving time can change it twice a year.
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Holidays in North Macedonia
Offices close on these days by law
- Oct11National Uprising DaySunday
- Oct12National Uprising Day (observed)Monday
- Oct23Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle DayFriday
- Dec8Saint Clement of Ohrid DayTuesday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Jan7Christmas DayThursday
Why a call to North Macedonia fails
The trunk 0 is still in the number
The 0 at the start of a North Macedonia number is for calls inside the country. From abroad, leave it out: +389 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from North Macedonia, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Freephone numbers that start with 0800, and shared-cost numbers that start with 0801, often cannot be reached from outside North Macedonia.
Questions
How do I call North Macedonia from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 389 and the 8-digit number
Which exit code do I dial before 389?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call North Macedonia number on a mobile phone?
From a mobile in any country, dial +389, then the 8-digit number
How do you call North Macedonia from a landline?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
Why does my call to North Macedonia not go through?
The usual causes: the trunk 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in North Macedonia now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in North Macedonia. Most of North Macedonia keeps the time of Skopje
How much does it cost to call North Macedonia?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include North Macedonia. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
How to make a free call to a North Macedonia mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +389 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 389 and the 8-digit number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to North Macedonia?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in North Macedonia needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to call to North Macedonia with an international call?
The country code of North Macedonia is +389
What's the best way to call North Macedonia number online with an internet call?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include North Macedonia. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call