Free Call to North Macedonia from US — $0.41/min (2026)
Call North Macedonia free with Viber (Balkans pattern). BubblyPhone $0.41/min. Country code +389, Skopje 2. A1 MK, One.VIP, Makedonski Telekom. Recently renamed from Macedonia.
Calling North Macedonia costs $0.41/min with BubblyPhone — that's $24.60 for a full hour. The country code is +389, with Skopje at +389 2. Viber is the most popular app — the Balkans pattern. Carriers are A1 MK, One.VIP, and Makedonski Telekom. North Macedonia runs on CET (UTC+1).
Whether you're calling family in Skopje, contacts in Ohrid, or the Macedonian diaspora, here's every option. Note: the country was recently renamed from "Macedonia" to "North Macedonia" (2019).
Moderate Rate — Viber Is Free
At $0.41/min, BubblyPhone is moderate for North Macedonia. Google Voice charges about $0.03/min. Viber is #1 across the Balkans — use it for free calls.
Free: App-to-App Calls
1. Viber — #1 (Balkans Pattern)
Viber is the dominant communication app in North Macedonia, as in most Balkan countries. Voice calls work well. Install Viber first — not WhatsApp.
2. WhatsApp — Also Used
WhatsApp is used by some, especially those with international contacts. Viber remains more popular locally.
3. Facebook Messenger — Common
Facebook is popular in North Macedonia. Messenger works as a third option for calls.
Calling North Macedonian Phone Numbers
| Service | Rate | 60-min Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Voice | $0.03/min | $1.80 | Best value |
| BubblyPhone | $0.41/min | $24.60 | Browser, iOS, Android |
| AT&T / Verizon | $3.00-5.00/min | $180-300 | Extremely expensive |
How to Dial North Macedonia from the US
# From a mobile (or VoIP app):
+389 + area code + number
# Example — calling a Skopje landline:
+389 2 312 3456
# Example — calling a North Macedonian mobile:
+389 70 123 456
Number Format
- Skopje: +389 2 + 7 digits
- Mobiles: +389 7X + 6 digits
- Drop the leading 0
- Country code: +389
Carriers & Info
- A1 MK: Major carrier
- One.VIP: Second carrier
- Makedonski Telekom: Third
- Renamed from Macedonia (2019)
- Language: Macedonian
Tips for Calling North Macedonia
- North Macedonia is 6 hours ahead of EST (CET, UTC+1). When it's 10 AM in New York, it's 4 PM in Skopje
- Viber first — following the Balkans pattern, Viber is more popular than WhatsApp. Install Viber for calling North Macedonia
- Recently renamed — the country changed its name from "Macedonia" to "North Macedonia" in 2019. Some contacts may still refer to it as Macedonia
- Macedonian language — South Slavic language, similar to Bulgarian. Albanian is also widely spoken (25% of population)
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