389 Country Code: North Macedonia (+389)
Country code 389 (+389) belongs to North Macedonia. North Macedonia uses the international dialing code +389, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is MK.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +389 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00389 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 389 (from the US and Canada), 0011 389 (from Australia), or the bare 389. All refer to the same North Macedonia country code. Note: 389 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +389 is the international dialing code for North Macedonia, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to North Macedonia (+389).
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Did You Get a Call from +389? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +389 followed by more digits is originating from North Macedonia. The caller is dialing you from a North Macedonia-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a North Macedonia carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +389:
- -Family or friends in North Macedonia calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at North Macedonia-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a North Macedonia call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +389 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
North Macedonia Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +389.
Calling North Macedonia Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to North Macedonia come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, North Macedonia numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 072123456), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside North Macedonia. Dial +389 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — North Macedonia numbers may have variable formatting depending on the carrier and city, so confirm the area code with the recipient before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — North Macedonia uses local business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +389 is the legitimate North Macedonia country code, and most unsolicited calls from +389 numbers are legitimate calls from North Macedonia-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +389 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
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Frequently Asked Questions: North Macedonia Country Code
Which country is country code 389?
Country code 389 belongs to North Macedonia. The full international dialing code is +389, also written as 00389 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 389 from the US and Canada, or +389 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for North Macedonia?
+389 is the international dialing code for North Macedonia, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is MK. Equivalent forms — 00389, 011 389, +389, and 389 — all refer to the same North Macedonia country code.
Is 389 a US area code?
No. 389 is the international country code for North Macedonia, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach North Macedonia from the US, dial +389 or 011 389 followed by the local number.
Do I drop the 0 when calling North Macedonia from abroad?
Yes. North Macedonia uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +389. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within North Macedonia.
Can I call North Macedonia from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to North Macedonia via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +389 followed by the local number.