Area Code 474 – Bitola/Demir Hisar/Resen
The phone area code for Bitola/Demir Hisar/Resen is 474 (international format +389474). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Bitola/Demir Hisar/Resen
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The area code 474 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the North Macedonian numbering plan, assigned under the country calling code +389. It serves the southwestern region of the country, specifically the municipalities of Bitola, Demir Hisar, and Resen. Bitola, the largest city in the area, is a major cultural and economic hub, while Demir Hisar and Resen are smaller towns with surrounding rural communities. The code is administered by the Agency for Electronic Communications (AEC) of North Macedonia, which oversees the national numbering plan in accordance with ITU-T E.164 recommendations.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For domestic callers within North Macedonia, the number is dialed in the format 0474 XXX XXX (or 0474-XXX-XXX), where the leading '0' is the trunk prefix used to access the national network. For international callers, the number must be dialed as +389 474 XXX XXX (or +389474XXXXXX), omitting the trunk prefix. When calling from a foreign country, replace the '+' with the appropriate international access code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada).
Number Structure and Overlay Considerations
Subscriber numbers within the 474 area code are typically 6 digits long, resulting in a total national significant number (NSN) length of 9 digits (including the NDC). As of the current numbering plan, there is no overlay code in this region; the 474 code is the sole geographic code for these municipalities. However, number portability allows subscribers to retain their numbers when switching providers, even if they move within the same geographic area, but the code does not change if the subscriber relocates outside the 474 region.
Practical Usage and Examples
Local calls between landlines within the same area code may be dialed using only the subscriber number (without the area code) in some cases, but it is always safe to use the full national format. For example, a landline in Bitola might be 0474 123 456 domestically, and +389 474 123 456 internationally. Businesses in the region often list both formats on their websites to facilitate contact from local and foreign clients. When calling from a mobile phone, the same international format applies regardless of the caller's location.