COMMUNICATIONS

Phone codes in the Republic of Macedonia

The international code for dialling Macedonia is +389. This is followed by the city/area code (e.g. (0)2 for Skopje) and then the phone number required.

Remember: If you dial from abroad you should ignore the zero "0" of the area code, for example for Skopje, you should dial only "2".

List of dialing codes in the Republic of Macedonia
The International country calling code of the Republic of Macedonia is +389.
Numbering formats for the Republic of Macedonia:
+389 2 xxx xxxx geographic numbers - Skopje
+389 3x xxx xxx geographic numbers
+389 4x xxx xxx geographic numbers
+389 5xx x xx xx premium, value added, shared revenue
+389 7x xxx xxx mobile
+389 8xx x xx xx freephone, shared cost
1xx is general short code format (e.g. 112 for emergency); 10xx format is for carrier access.
 
Network Group
Code
Skopje
2
Kumanovo
31
Shtip
32
Kochani
33
Strumica
34
Gostivar
42
Veles
43
Tetovo
44
Kichevo
45
Ohrid
46
Bitola
47
Prilep
48

Mobile phone operators
There are three mobile phone networks in Macedonia, namely One (www.one.com.mk), T-Mobile (www.t-mobile.com.mk) and VIP (www.vip.com.mk), which are all similar in price, and cover more or less the same parts of the country. Foreign travellers can purchase a prepaid SIM card to use in their mobile Prepaid SIM cards can be bought from any One, T-Mobile, and VIP shop, although note you need a passport to get started. Start-up costs for Cosmofon and T-Mobile are 690den, of which 600den can be used for calls. The VIP service currently costs 200den, all of which can be used as calling credit. Top-up cards can be bought from most kiosks.
 
Code
Usage
070, 071, 072
T-mobile
075, 076
One
077, 078
VIP

If using your mobile phone while in the Republic of Macedonia, you should ensure that it is equipped for roaming before you travel. If you use a pre-paid mobile, it may not be possible to use your phone while in Macedonia. Please check with your provider whether they have an agreement with a Macedonian provider. You may also wish to register with your provider to allow you to top-up via the internet, through your mobile, or by text.

Emergency telephone numbers
Number
 Service
192
Police
193
Fire
194
Ambulance
195
Center for Announces and Dangers
196
AMSM - Help on the roads