Area Code 34 – Gevgelija/Valandovo/Strumica/Dojran

Overview of Area Code +389 34

Area code 34 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the North Macedonian numbering plan, administered under the national prefix +389 as per ITU-T E.164 recommendations. This code serves the southeastern region of the country, encompassing the municipalities of Gevgelija, Valandovo, Strumica, and Dojran. The area is known for its proximity to the Greek border, the Dojran Lake, and the strategic transport corridor connecting Skopje with Thessaloniki.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The +389 34 area code covers a contiguous territory in the Southeastern Statistical Region. Key administrative centers include:

• Strumica – the largest city in the region and an economic hub, with a population exceeding 35,000.
• Gevgelija – a border town and major transit point for road and rail traffic to Greece.
• Valandovo – a smaller municipality known for agriculture and thermal springs.
• Dojran – a lakeside municipality popular for tourism, located near the Dojran Lake.

These municipalities are part of the national fixed-line network, and numbers within this code are primarily assigned to fixed-line subscribers, including residential, business, and public services.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For callers within North Macedonia, the national trunk prefix is 0. Therefore, to call a fixed-line number in this region, you must dial 034 followed by the local subscriber number. The local numbers typically consist of 6 digits, making the complete national significant number (NSN) 8 digits (including the leading 0). For example, a local number might be formatted as:

• National dialing: 034 XXX XXX
• International dialing from abroad: +389 34 XXX XXX

When calling from another country, you must replace the trunk prefix with the international access code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, or 011 from North America) followed by the country code 389 and the area code 34, omitting the leading 0. For instance, a call from the United States to Gevgelija would be dialed as 011 389 34 XXX XXX.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T operational bulletin, there is no overlay code for the 34 area. The numbering plan is closed, and the NDC length is fixed at two digits (34). The maximum number length for geographic numbers in North Macedonia is 8 digits, including the NDC. No recent changes have been announced for this area code, and it remains exclusively geographic.

Practical Guidance for Callers

For local callers within the same area code, it is possible to dial only the 6-digit subscriber number in some cases, but it is recommended to always use the full national format to avoid confusion. For international callers, ensure you have the correct country code and area code, and be mindful of time zone differences (Central European Time, UTC+1, with daylight saving time).