Macedonia +389
To call Macedonia from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 389, then the local number without its leading 0. Written 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 network codes in Macedonia
Every mobile network is identified by a mobile country code (MCC) and a mobile network code (MNC). They appear on your phone when it roams, in SIM settings and in any network lookup. Macedonia has 2 network operators with their own infrastructure:
| Network | MCC-MNC | Technologies | Subscribers |
|---|---|---|---|
| TelekomMagyar Telekom (51%)(Deutsche Telekom AG 69%) | 294-01 | 2G · 4G · 5G | 0.92 MQ4 2025 |
| A1A1 Group | 294-03 | 2G · 3G · 4G | 0.94 MQ4 2025 |
A struck-through generation has been switched off on that network. MCC-MNC: ITU-T E.212 codes as listed on Wikipedia.
2G and 3G switch-off timeline
- Makedonski Telekom — 3G (UMTS) switched off
Keeping a number when changing network
- Mobile number portability
- since 2008-09-01
Because numbers can be ported, the prefix of a mobile number only tells you which network first issued it, not the network it uses today.
Received a call from a Macedonia number? Check it with the phone number lookup: type of line, format and local time.
Source: Wikipedia — lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G and 3G phase-out, mobile number portability (CC BY-SA 4.0). Subscriber counts as published by each operator or regulator at the date shown.