+389 is the country code for North Macedonia.
Every phone number in North Macedonia starts with +389 when you call it from another country. From the US, dial 011 389, then the number without its first 0.
- Time there
- Skopje timeCentral European Time, UTC+1 to UTC+2
- From the US or Canada
- 011 389 72 345 678
- From the UK and most of Europe
- 00 389 72 345 678
- From Australia
- 0011 389 72 345 678
- From any mobile phone
- +389 72 345 678
- Inside North Macedonia
- 072 345 678
- Mobile numbers
- 8 digits after +389, starting 7
- Landlines
- 8 digits after +389, such as +389 2 XXX XXXX in Skopje
- Toll-free numbers
- Start with 0800
Check a +389 number to see whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Pick the country, enter the number without the +389, and the free check shows whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
12 landline areas cover North Macedonia, from 02 in Skopje to 048 in Prilep/Krusevo.
| At home | From abroad | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 02 | +389 2 | Skopje |
| 031 | +389 31 | Kumanovo/Kriva Palanka/Kratovo |
| 032 | +389 32 | Stip/Probistip/Sveti Nikole/Radovis |
| 033 | +389 33 | Kocani/Berovo/Delcevo/Vinica |
| 034 | +389 34 | Gevgelija/Valandovo/Strumica/Dojran |
| 042 | +389 42 | Gostivar |
| 043 | +389 43 | Veles/Kavadarci/Negotino |
| 044 | +389 44 | Tetovo |
| 045 | +389 45 | Kicevo/Makedonski Brod |
| 046 | +389 46 | Ohrid/Struga/Debar |
| 047 | +389 47 | Bitola/Demir Hisar/Resen |
| 048 | +389 48 | Prilep/Krusevo |
In North Macedonia, the phone number format for apps and SMS gateways is +389 followed by the number without its 0.
| Written | Example | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| At home | 072 345 678 | Business cards, local ads |
| International | +389 72 345 678 | Websites, email signatures |
| E.164 | +38972345678 | APIs, SMS gateways, CRMs |
A missed call from a +389 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 North Macedonia 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 +389 belong to other countries, so one wrong digit reaches a different place.
These are the questions people ask most about +389.
Which country uses the +389 country code?
North Macedonia. Every phone number there starts with +389 when it is dialed from abroad.
How do I call North Macedonia from the US?
Dial 011, then 389, then the number without its first 0. A mobile number written 072 345 678 at home is dialed 011 389 72 345 678 from the US, or +389 72 345 678 from any mobile phone.
Is +389 the same as 00389?
Yes. 00 is the exit code used in North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia?
A mobile number has 8 digits after +389, written 072 345 678 at home. A landline has 8 digits, written 02 XXX XXXX at home.
What are the area codes in North Macedonia?
02 for Skopje, 031 for Kumanovo/Kriva Palanka/Kratovo, 032 for Stip/Probistip/Sveti Nikole/Radovis, 033 for Kocani/Berovo/Delcevo/Vinica, 034 for Gevgelija/Valandovo/Strumica/Dojran, 042 for Gostivar, 043 for Veles/Kavadarci/Negotino, 044 for Tetovo, 045 for Kicevo/Makedonski Brod, 046 for Ohrid/Struga/Debar, 047 for Bitola/Demir Hisar/Resen and 048 for Prilep/Krusevo. From abroad, drop the 0 and put +389 in front.
What time is it in North Macedonia?
North Macedonia is on Central European Time, UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer.
How do I check a +389 number that called me?
Enter it in the box above. The free check shows whether it is a valid number from North Macedonia 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.