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Macedonia +389

To call Macedonia from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 389, then the local number without its leading 0. In full: +389 72 345 678.

CapitalSkopje Dialing zone3 — Europe Local time06:51 UTC+2 Exit code from Macedonia00
Quick answer

The country calling code for Macedonia is +389. A number starting +389 or 00389 is a call to or from Macedonia. From abroad: +389 72 345 678.

Country code+389
CapitalSkopje
ContinentEurope
Time zoneEurope/Skopje
LanguageMacedonian
CurrencyDenar
Emergency112 / 192 / 193 / 194
Exit code00
Trunk prefix0
Population2,082,958

To call Macedonia from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 389, then the local number without its leading 0. The +389 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).

How to call Macedonia from abroad

From the US / Canada011 389 72 345 678
From the UK & Europe00 389 72 345 678
From Australia0011 389 72 345 678
From any mobile+389 72 345 678

72 345 678 is a real-format Macedonia mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.

Macedonia area codes

In Macedonia, landlines usually include an area code after +389 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.

Number format

Landline, written locally02 201 2345from abroad+389 2 201 2345
Mobile, written locally072 345 678from abroad+389 72 345 678

Landline numbers in Macedonia have 8 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 8 digits and start with 7. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +389.

Calling abroad from Macedonia

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

A Macedonia number in international format is written +389 …. 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 Macedonia

With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Macedonia 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 +389?

Macedonia has the country calling code +389.

How do I call Macedonia from the United States?

Dial 011, then 389, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 72 345 678.

What does +389 mean?

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

Is +389 mobile or landline?

The +389 code identifies the country, not the line type; Macedonia landlines and mobiles share it.

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

Mobile networks in Macedonia

2 mobile network operators run their own networks in Macedonia. The largest is Telekom, with about 0.92 million subscribers (Q4 2025). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.

Telekom5G4G3G off2G
0.92 M subscribers · Q4 2025

formerly T-Mobile, MOBIMAK

Owned by Magyar Telekom (51%)(Deutsche Telekom AG 69%)

A14G3G2G
0.94 M subscribers · Q4 2025

formerly one, Vip, Cosmofon

Owned by A1 Group

Before you travel
  • 3G has been switched off on Telekom. A phone that only works on 3G will get no data there and may not be able to call: check that yours supports 4G with voice (VoLTE) before you go.
  • 4G/5G frequency bands used in Macedonia: 5G 2100, 5G 3500, 5G 700, LTE 1800, LTE 2100, LTE 800. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
  • Moving there? Mobile number portability has existed since 2008-09-01.

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

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 Macedonia

Mobile subscriptions108 per 100 people2024
Internet users93 % of population2025
Fixed lines25.0 per 100 people2024

With 108 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Macedonia has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Internet use is high (93 %), 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 Macedonia

Toll-free+389 800 1 23 45

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

Premium rate+389 500 1 23 45

Surcharged services — ranges starting with 5. 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 Macedonia via Google libphonenumber.

Neighbouring countries

All countries in zone 3 — Europe