Area Code 4763 – Bitola/Demir Hisar/Resen

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The area code 4763 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the North Macedonian numbering plan, assigned under the country calling code +389. It serves a well-defined administrative region in the southwestern part of the country, encompassing the municipalities of Bitola, Demir Hisar, and Resen. This area is known for its proximity to Lake Prespa and the Baba Mountain range, with Bitola being the largest urban center and a significant cultural and economic hub.

Local and International Dialing Formats

For callers within North Macedonia, the number must be dialed in the national format: 047 63XX XXX (or 04763XXXXX when the subscriber number is 5 digits, which is typical for this region). The leading zero is a trunk prefix used for domestic calls. For international callers, the number must be dialed in the E.164 international format: +389 47 63XX XXX (or +3894763XXXXX). The international format omits the trunk prefix zero and replaces it with the country code +389.

Number Structure and Subscriber Numbers

Geographic numbers in this area code have a total length of 8 digits after the country code (excluding the +389). The NDC '47' is followed by the exchange code '63', which together form the prefix '4763'. The remaining subscriber number typically consists of 5 digits, resulting in a complete national significant number (NSN) of 8 digits. This structure is consistent with the ITU-T E.164 recommendation.

Overlay and Dialing Considerations

As of the latest numbering plan updates, there is no overlay code in this region, meaning that the area code 4763 is unique for this geographic area. Local calls within the same area code may be dialed using only the subscriber number, but it is recommended to use the full national format to avoid confusion, especially with the increasing use of VoIP and mobile services. For callers from other regions in North Macedonia, the national format with the trunk prefix '0' is required. For callers from abroad, the international format with +389 is mandatory.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Bitola/Demir Hisar/Resen): Dial the subscriber number directly (e.g., 63XX XXX).
• National callers (from other parts of North Macedonia): Dial 047 63XX XXX.
• International callers: Dial +389 47 63XX XXX (or +3894763XXXXX).

This area code is used for fixed-line PSTN and VoIP services. When calling from a mobile phone, the same dialing rules apply. It is important to note that numbers may be ported between operators, but the geographic significance remains tied to the original assignment.