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.
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.
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
011 389 72 345 67800 389 72 345 6780011 389 72 345 678+389 72 345 67872 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
02 201 2345from abroad+389 2 201 2345072 345 678from abroad+389 72 345 678Landline 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.
formerly T-Mobile, MOBIMAK
Owned by Magyar Telekom (51%)(Deutsche Telekom AG 69%)
formerly one, Vip, Cosmofon
Owned by A1 Group
- 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
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
+389 800 1 23 45Free from inside Macedonia (numbers starting with 800). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
+389 500 1 23 45Surcharged 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.
Albania +355
Greece +30
Bulgaria +359
Serbia +381