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Kosovo +383

To call Kosovo from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 383, then the local number without its leading 0. In full: +383 43 201 234.

CapitalPristina Dialing zone3 — Europe Local time06:49 UTC+2 Exit code from Kosovo00
Quick answer

The country calling code for Kosovo is +383. A number starting +383 or 00383 is a call to or from Kosovo. From abroad: +383 43 201 234.

Country code+383
CapitalPristina
ContinentEurope
Time zoneEurope/Belgrade
LanguageAlbanian
CurrencyEuro
Emergency112 / 192 / 193 / 194
Exit code00
Trunk prefix0
Population1,845,300

To call Kosovo from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 383, then the local number without its leading 0. The +383 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).

How to call Kosovo from abroad

From the US / Canada011 383 43 201 234
From the UK & Europe00 383 43 201 234
From Australia0011 383 43 201 234
From any mobile+383 43 201 234

43 201 234 is a real-format Kosovo mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.

Kosovo area codes

In Kosovo, landlines usually include an area code after +383 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.

Number format

Landline, written locally028 012 345from abroad+383 28 012 345
Mobile, written locally043 201 234from abroad+383 43 201 234

Landline numbers in Kosovo have 8 to 12 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 8 digits. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +383.

Calling abroad from Kosovo

To call another country from Kosovo, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Kosovo to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.

A Kosovo number in international format is written +383 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 0.

Cheapest ways to call Kosovo

With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Kosovo for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.

Frequently asked questions

What country has the code +383?

Kosovo has the country calling code +383.

How do I call Kosovo from the United States?

Dial 011, then 383, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 43 201 234.

What does +383 mean?

It is the international dialing code for Kosovo. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).

Is +383 mobile or landline?

The +383 code identifies the country, not the line type; Kosovo landlines and mobiles share it.

A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.

Mobile networks in Kosovo

3 mobile network operators run their own networks in Kosovo. Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.

Vala4G3G2G

Owned by Telecom of Kosovo

IPKO4G3G2G

Owned by Telekom Slovenije

MTS DOO

Owned by Telekom Srbija

Before you travel
  • 4G/5G frequency bands used in Kosovo: LTE 1800. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.

Also available: virtual operators (MVNOs) that rent capacity on these networks — D3 Mobile.

Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.

Staying connected in Kosovo

Mobile subscriptions35 per 100 people2022
Internet users89 % of population2018
Fixed lines6.5 per 100 people2022

With 35 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, mobile coverage in Kosovo is not universal — keep a landline number as a backup when you can. Internet use is high (89 %), so app-to-app calls over Wi-Fi are a safe bet.

Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.

Free and premium numbers in Kosovo

Toll-free+383 800 01234

Free from inside Kosovo (numbers starting with 800). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.

Premium rate+383 900 01234

Surcharged services — ranges starting with 900. Do not call back an unknown missed call from such a range: the cost is far above a normal call.

Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Kosovo via Google libphonenumber.

Neighbouring countries

All countries in zone 3 — Europe