Area Code 484 – Prilep/Krusevo

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The area code 484 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the North Macedonian numbering plan, governed by the Agency for Electronic Communications (AEC). It serves the municipalities of Prilep and Krusevo, located in the Pelagonia statistical region. Prilep, the largest city in the area, is a major cultural and economic hub, while Krusevo is a historic town known for its significance in the Ilinden Uprising. The code covers the urban centers and surrounding rural areas, including the villages of Toplica, Malo Konjari, and others within the Prilep municipality.

Dialing Formats and Number Structure

Subscriber numbers in the 484 area code have a total length of 8 digits when dialed in international format, including the country code +389. The national significant number (NSN) consists of the area code (484) followed by a 6-digit local subscriber number. For example, a typical number would be +389 484 XX XXX when dialed from abroad, or 0484 XX XXX when dialed domestically (with the trunk prefix 0). The local number format is 6 digits, and the full national number length is 9 digits (0 + 484 + 6 digits).

Calling Instructions for Local and International Callers

• Within North Macedonia: To call a fixed line in Prilep or Krusevo from another domestic location, dial 0484 followed by the 6-digit subscriber number. For example, to reach a number 123456, dial 0484 123456.
• From abroad: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries, or +), then the country code 389, then the area code 484 (without the leading 0), and the 6-digit subscriber number. For example, from the United States, dial 011 389 484 123456.
• Local calls within the same area code: In many cases, local calls can be made using only the 6-digit subscriber number, but it is recommended to use the full national format to ensure connectivity across all networks.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest AEC updates, there is no overlay code for the 484 area. The numbering plan is closed, meaning that the area code is required for all calls, including local ones, when dialing from a mobile phone. Mobile numbers in North Macedonia are non-geographic and begin with 7x or 8x, so they are not affected by this area code. Number portability is available for fixed lines, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when changing operators within the same geographic area.

Practical Examples

For a business in Prilep with the number 555 123, the international format would be +389 484 555 123. A caller from Skopje would dial 0484 555 123. A caller from Germany would dial 00 389 484 555 123.