+383 is the country code for Kosovo.
Every phone number in Kosovo starts with +383 when you call it from another country. From the US, dial 011 383, then the number without its first 0.
- Time there
- Belgrade timeCentral European Time, UTC+1 to UTC+2
- From the US or Canada
- 011 383 43 201 234
- From the UK and most of Europe
- 00 383 43 201 234
- From Australia
- 0011 383 43 201 234
- From any mobile phone
- +383 43 201 234
- Inside Kosovo
- 043 201 234
- Mobile numbers
- 8 digits after +383, starting 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48 or 49
- Landlines
- 8 to 12 digits after +383, such as +383 28 XXX XXX in Mitrovica
- Toll-free numbers
- Start with 0800
Check a +383 number to see whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Pick the country, enter the number without the +383, and the free check shows whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Mobile numbers in Kosovo start with 4, and this table shows which networks first issued each start.
| At home | From abroad | First issued by |
|---|---|---|
| 043 | +383 43 | IPKO |
| 044 | +383 44 | vala |
| 045 | +383 45 | vala, Z Mobile |
| 046 | +383 46 | vala |
| 047 | +383 47 | mts d.o.o. |
| 048 | +383 48 | IPKO |
| 049 | +383 49 | IPKO |
People keep their number when they switch networks, so the start shows where a number began. Our free number portability lookup shows the network it is on today.
7 landline areas cover Kosovo, from 028 in Mitrovica to 0390 in Gjakova.
| At home | From abroad | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 028 | +383 28 | Mitrovica |
| 029 | +383 29 | Prizren |
| 038 | +383 38 | Prishtina |
| 039 | +383 39 | Peja |
| 0280 | +383 280 | Gjilan |
| 0290 | +383 290 | Ferizaj |
| 0390 | +383 390 | Gjakova |
In Kosovo, the phone number format for apps and SMS gateways is +383 followed by the number without its 0.
| Written | Example | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| At home | 043 201 234 | Business cards, local ads |
| International | +383 43 201 234 | Websites, email signatures |
| E.164 | +38343201234 | APIs, SMS gateways, CRMs |
A missed call from a +383 number you don't know can be a one-ring scam, so check it before calling back.
One-ring scams call once and hang up, hoping you call back a line that bills you international or premium rates.
- Don't call back an international number you don't know. A real caller leaves a message or sends a text.
- Check the number in the box above. A number that is not a working mobile or landline in Kosovo is a warning sign.
- Hang up on anyone who wants gift cards, crypto or a wire transfer, or asks you to read out a code that was just texted to you.
- Report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and see the FCC's guide to one-ring scams.
The codes next to +383 belong to other countries, so one wrong digit reaches a different place.
These are the questions people ask most about +383.
Which country uses the +383 country code?
Kosovo. Every phone number there starts with +383 when it is dialed from abroad.
How do I call Kosovo from the US?
Dial 011, then 383, then the number without its first 0. A mobile number written 043 201 234 at home is dialed 011 383 43 201 234 from the US, or +383 43 201 234 from any mobile phone.
Is +383 the same as 00383?
Yes. 00 is the exit code used in Kosovo and most of the world, and the + on a mobile phone stands in for whatever exit code your network uses. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011 instead.
How many digits is a phone number in Kosovo?
A mobile number has 8 digits after +383, written 043 201 234 at home. A landline has 8 to 12 digits, written 028 XXX XXX at home.
What are the area codes in Kosovo?
028 for Mitrovica, 029 for Prizren, 038 for Prishtina, 039 for Peja, 0280 for Gjilan, 0290 for Ferizaj and 0390 for Gjakova. From abroad, drop the 0 and put +383 in front.
What time is it in Kosovo?
Kosovo is on Central European Time, UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer.
How do I check a +383 number that called me?
Enter it in the box above. The free check shows whether it is a valid number from Kosovo and whether it is a mobile, a landline or a VoIP line, which helps you spot a one-ring scam before you call back.
Sources: Google's libphonenumber numbering data for lengths, mobile starts, area code places, first-issuing networks and time zones, as of September 24, 2026; the ITU list of country codes.