+389 is the country code for North Macedonia
+389 explained
The North Macedonia country code, 389, is what you dial before a North Macedonia number when you call from abroad. It is also known as the North Macedonia dialing code, North Macedonia calling code, or North Macedonia phone code. In the North Macedonia phone number format, +389 comes first, then the area code, such as 2 for Skopje, then the local number.
- Country code
- +389
- The 00389 country code is the same number
- ISO country codes
- MK, MKD
- Use the MK country code or the MKD country code on forms and passports. To call North Macedonia, dial +389
- Used in
- North Macedonia
- No other country or territory dials +389
- Exit code
- 00
- From most countries. Also 011 from United States and Canada, 0011 from Australia, and + from any mobile
- Trunk prefix
- 0
- Drop it after +389
- Number length
- 8 digits
- After +389
- Time now in North Macedonia
- North Macedonia mobile number format
- 072 345 678
- From abroad: +389 72 345 678
- North Macedonia landline number format
- 02 201 2345
- From abroad: +389 2 201 2345
+389 area codes of main cities
Each +389 area code below is in the form you dial from abroad: +389, then the city code, then the local number. Inside North Macedonia, callers leave out +389 and put 0 in front of the city code. So Skopje is +389 2 from abroad and 02 at home.
- Skopje
- +3892
- Kumanovo
- +38931
- Prilep
- +389484
- Bitola
- +389472
- Tetovo
- +38944
- Veles
- +38943
- Gostivar
- +38942
- Ohrid
- +38946
- Strumica
- +38934
North Macedonia phone number types
The first digits of a North Macedonia number tell you what kind of number it is: a landline, a mobile, a free number, or one that costs more to call. Here is a sample of each type of North Macedonia phone number, as dialed inside North Macedonia and from abroad.
Good to know before you call North Macedonia
“Ало”
Alo
It means hello. People use it only to answer the phone, not as an everyday greeting
Reply
“Ало”
Alo
Emergency number
112
192 reaches the police, 194 an ambulance, and 193 the fire service. All three kept working after 112 started.
Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia turned on its single emergency number, 112, on 11 February 2022, starting only in Skopje before it went nationwide 10 days later.
SDK.mkNorth Macedonia kept the old numbers 192, 193, and 194 working for at least a year after 112 began, so neither replaced the other at once.
SDK.mkA North Macedonia mobile number keeps its 07 prefix even after the owner switches carrier.
Wikipedia: Telephone numbers in North Macedonia
What it costs to call North Macedonia (using Suparelay)
Landline from $0.42/minMobile from $0.79/min
Only 72 of 221 countries cost more to call than North Macedonia.
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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.
- Connects
- 011 389 2 201 2345
- Does not connect
- 011 389 02 201 2345
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.
- Connects
- 011 389 2 201 2345
- Does not connect
- 00 389 2 201 2345
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.
- Connects
- 011 389 2 201 2345
- Does not connect
- 011 389 800 1 23 45
Questions about +389
Which country is +389?
+389, or country code 389, belongs to North Macedonia, in the Balkans between Greece, Serbia, Bulgaria, Albania, and Kosovo.
What is +389?
+389 is the part you dial before a North Macedonia number when you call from another country. It replaces the 0 in front of area codes like Skopje's 02.
What is the difference between +389 and 00389?
The + stands for your exit code. 00 is the exit code in North Macedonia and most of Europe, so 00389 and +389 reach the same number there. From the US and Canada, dial 011 389 instead.
Do I drop the 0 after +389?
Yes. The 0 is the North Macedonia trunk prefix and works only inside the country. Dial +389 2 201 2345, not +389 02 201 2345.
Can I text a +389 number?
Yes. North Macedonia mobile numbers start with 07 inside the country. Drop the 0 and write +389 7 to text or call one from abroad.
How much does it cost to call North Macedonia?
A call to a North Macedonia mobile costs more than a call to a landline. The dialer on this page shows the exact price of the number you enter before you call.
Why does North Macedonia have both 112 and 192?
North Macedonia added 112 in 2022 next to the older 192 for police, 194 for an ambulance, and 193 for fire. All of them still work.
What is the country code for North Macedonia?
The country code for North Macedonia is +389. Dial it before the local number when you call from abroad.
What time is it in North Macedonia?
North Macedonia time is Central European Time, the same zone as Skopje shown at the top of this page.
The information on this page is accurate as of September 26, 2026.
AEK, the Agency for Electronic Communications of North Macedonia