Area Code 472 – Bitola/Demir Hisar/Resen
The phone area code for Bitola/Demir Hisar/Resen is 472 (international format +389472). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Bitola/Demir Hisar/Resen
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The area code 472 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the southwestern region of North Macedonia, specifically serving the municipalities of Bitola, Demir Hisar, and Resen. Bitola, the largest city in the region, acts as the primary administrative and economic hub, while Demir Hisar and Resen are smaller towns with surrounding rural areas. This code is part of the national numbering plan under the jurisdiction of the Agency for Electronic Communications (AEC) of North Macedonia.
Dialing Formats and Number Structure
When calling a landline in this region from within North Macedonia, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code 472 and the subscriber's 6-digit local number. The complete national format is 0 472 XXX XXX. For international callers, the country code +389 replaces the leading zero, resulting in the format +389 472 XXX XXX. For example, a local number in Bitola might be 0 472 123 456 domestically, while international callers would dial +389 472 123 456.
Caller Instructions
Local callers within the 472 area can dial the 6-digit subscriber number directly without the area code, provided they are calling from a landline within the same charging group. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to use the full national format. Callers from other regions of North Macedonia must dial 0 472 followed by the subscriber number. International callers should dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 or +) followed by 389, then 472, and the subscriber number, omitting the initial zero.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest AEC updates, the 472 area code does not have an overlay; it remains the sole geographic code for the region. However, subscribers may have migrated to VoIP services, which can affect number portability. When calling a VoIP user who has retained a 472 number, the routing may not be strictly geographic, but the dialing format remains unchanged. Always confirm the number's validity and the current dialing procedures with your telecom provider if you encounter issues.