Area Code 33 – Kocani/Berovo/Delcevo/Vinica

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The area code +389 33 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the eastern region of North Macedonia, encompassing the municipalities of Kočani, Berovo, Delčevo, and Vinica. These towns serve as administrative and economic hubs for the eastern part of the country, with Kočani being the largest urban center in the area. The code covers both fixed-line PSTN and VoIP services that are registered to physical addresses within these municipalities.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For callers within North Macedonia, the local dialing format requires the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number: 033 XXX XXX (where X represents the 6-digit local number). International callers must use the country code +389, omit the leading trunk zero, and dial +389 33 XXX XXX. For example, a fixed-line number in Kočani might be dialed as 033 456 789 domestically and +389 33 456 789 from abroad.

Numbering Plan and Overlay Considerations

As of the current ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan, the area code 33 is not subject to an overlay. Subscriber numbers within this code are 6 digits in length, resulting in a total national significant number (NSN) of 8 digits (including the NDC) when the leading trunk prefix is omitted. This structure aligns with the standard format for geographic numbers in North Macedonia.

Service Providers and Technology

Fixed-line services under +389 33 are provided by the incumbent operator Makedonski Telekom and alternative operators offering PSTN and VoIP solutions. VoIP services using this geographic code are typically tied to a physical location, enabling businesses to maintain a local presence even if they route calls over IP networks. Mobile and special services (e.g., toll-free) are not assigned to this geographic code.

Practical Guidance for Callers

When calling from a foreign country, always replace the leading zero with the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most European countries) followed by 389 and the area code without the zero. For example, from the UK, you would dial 00 389 33 456 789. If you are traveling within North Macedonia and need to reach a number in this region, simply dial the 8-digit national format starting with 033. Ensure you have the correct subscriber number, as geographic numbers are not portable across different NDCs in North Macedonia.