Area Code 4761 – Bitola/Demir Hisar/Resen

Overview of Area Code 4761

Area code 4761 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the North Macedonian numbering plan, assigned to the southwestern region encompassing the municipalities of Bitola, Demir Hisar, and Resen. This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, including traditional copper lines and VoIP-based fixed telephony that is registered to a physical address in the area. The region is known for its administrative and economic significance, with Bitola serving as the largest city and a major cultural center.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The code covers a contiguous area in the Pelagonia statistical region. Bitola, the second-largest city in North Macedonia, is the primary hub, followed by the smaller towns of Demir Hisar and Resen. The jurisdiction includes both urban and rural subscribers, with local exchange boundaries defined by the Agency for Electronic Communications (AEC).

Dialing Formats and Procedures

For callers within North Macedonia, the national trunk prefix is 0. To call a number in Bitola from another part of the country, you dial 0 4761 followed by the subscriber number. The full national number is typically 8 or 9 digits, including the leading zero. For example, a local number might be 047 61X XXXX (where X represents digits).

For international callers, the country calling code for North Macedonia is +389. To reach a fixed line in Bitola from abroad, you dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries), then 389, then 4761, and finally the subscriber number, omitting the leading zero. For instance, if the national number is 047 61X XXXX, the international format would be +389 4761 XXXX.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest numbering plan updates, there are no overlay codes in this region; 4761 is the sole area code for these municipalities. However, number portability allows subscribers to retain their numbers when switching providers, but the geographic significance remains tied to the original location. When dialing, always include the area code even for local calls within the same code, as required by the national numbering plan.

Caller Instructions

Local callers within the 4761 area must still dial the full national number, including the trunk prefix and area code. Foreign callers should be aware that North Macedonia uses the European standard of a leading zero for national dialing, which is omitted in international format. Ensure you have the correct subscriber number length, which is typically 6 digits after the area code, making the total international number 8 digits after the country code.