How to call North Macedonia from Australia
- From mobile
- +389 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 0011 389 x xxx xxxx
From $0.42/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial North Macedonia from Australia
How to make a call to North Macedonia from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 0011Australia exit code
- 389Country code of North Macedonia
- 2Skopje
- xxx xx xxLocal number
- From a mobile: +389 x xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +389 2 201 2345
- Mobile
- +389 2 201 2345
- Landline
- 0011 389 2 201 2345
Main area codes in North Macedonia
The area code comes right after 389, then the local number
- Skopje0011 3892then 7 digits
- Kumanovo0011 38931then 6 digits
- Prilep0011 389484then 5 digits
- Bitola0011 389472then 5 digits
- Tetovo0011 38944then 6 digits
- Veles0011 38943then 6 digits
- Gostivar0011 38942then 6 digits
- Ohrid0011 38946then 6 digits
Before you call North Macedonia
Dial Strumica, Ohrid, and Skopje
Each city code follows 389 directly. Strumica and Ohrid take 6 more digits, Skopje takes 7.
- Skopje0011 389 2
- Strumica0011 389 34
- Ohrid0011 389 46
Drop the trunk 0 after 389
A local number written with a leading 0 loses it once you add 389.
- Fails
- 0011 389 02 xxx xx xx
- Works
- 0011 389 2 xxx xx xx
Type + on a mobile
When calling North Macedonia cell phones, the phone adds the exit code for you, so save contacts this way.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 389
- Dial the 8-digit number
Calling North Macedonia from Australia without an international plan
Suparelay calls North Macedonia for $0.42/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.91/min. Optus and Telstra include North Macedonia in no plan, so every call bills by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper | $0.42 landline$0.79 mobile |
 | $1.46 landline · $1.91 mobile |
 | $0.49 |
 | $0.90 + $0.19 per call$0.34 with plan |
Want to call North Macedonia?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call North Macedonia
The time now in North Macedonia, and the best hours to call. Daylight saving time starts on different dates in each country, so the time difference changes during the year.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 8 hours behind Sydney
- January 1 to March 29: 10 hours behind Sydney
- March 29 to April 5: 9 hours behind Sydney
- October 4 to October 25: 9 hours behind Sydney
- October 25 to December 31: 10 hours behind Sydney
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to North Macedonia fails
Optus Supercharge adds 39c per call
On Optus Prepaid Supercharge, every international call costs a 39c flagfall. The per-minute rate comes on top of it.
Optus, Optus Prepaid Supercharge | International Call RatesFrom any country, a call to North Macedonia also fails when
- The trunk 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How do I call North Macedonia from Australia on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +389, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia
Are calls to North Macedonia included in Australia phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Australia that we checked includes North Macedonia in a plan
How much does it cost to call North Macedonia from Australia?
With no plan, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.91 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Skopje from Australia?
For Skopje, dial 0011 389 2, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 0011 to call North Macedonia?
From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 389. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +389 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 389 and the 8-digit number
Can I call North Macedonia on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 389 and the 8-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to North Macedonia
Why isn't my call going through to North Macedonia?
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 listed above, with a link to its fix
How to make a free call to North Macedonia from Australia?
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 to call North Macedonia from Australia on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in North Macedonia without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call North Macedonia landline from Australia?
From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 389, then the 8-digit number
When is the best time to call North Macedonia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in North Macedonia. Most of the year: 8 hours behind Sydney. January 1 to March 29: 10 hours behind Sydney. March 29 to April 5: 9 hours behind Sydney. October 4 to October 25: 9 hours behind Sydney. October 25 to December 31: 10 hours behind Sydney
How to make an international call to North Macedonia?
Dial 0011 389, then the 8-digit number. From a mobile, +389 works too