North Macedonia
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North Macedonia (MK / MKD / 807) operates on a 230 V, 50 Hz electrical grid using Type C, F sockets. Traffic drives on the right (RHT). The official currency is the Macedonian Denar (MKD, ден), country calling code is +389, emergency dispatch is 112 (192/193/194), and paper standard is ISO 216 A4.
Source: National Standards / ISO 3166-1 / CENELEC EN 50160 · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Official English Name | North Macedonia ISO 3166-1 |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 | MK |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3 | MKD |
| ISO 3166-1 Numeric / UN M49 | 807 UN M49 (Code 150) |
| Country Calling Code | +389 ITU-T E.164 |
| International Exit Code (IDD) | 00 |
| Internet ccTLD | .mk IANA Registry |
| National Currency (ISO 4217) | Macedonian Denar (MKD, ден) |
| Mains Electricity Standard | 230 V, 50 Hz CENELEC EN 50160 |
| Electrical Plug Sockets | Type C, F |
| Road Traffic Driving Side | Right-Hand Traffic (RHT / LHD) Vienna Convention |
| Primary Measurement System | Metric (SI) Standard |
| Standard Office Paper Format | ISO 216 A4 (210 × 297 mm) Standard |
| Consolidated Emergency Number | 112 (192/193/194) Emergency Dispatch |
| Postal Code Regex / Format | 4 Digits (NNNN, e.g. 1000 Skopje) National Postal Standard |
| Primary Time Zone | UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST Summer) EU DST schedule |
The 2019 Prespa Agreement & Renaming from FYROM
On February 12, 2019, following the historic 2018 Prespa Agreement with Greece, the country officially changed its constitutional name from the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) to the Republic of North Macedonia (Republika Severna Makedonija).
- Resolution of 27-Year Dispute: Settled a long-standing diplomatic dispute over the historical region of Macedonia in northern Greece, paving the way for North Macedonia's accession to NATO (2020) and EU candidate integration.
Electrical Grid, Voltage & Plug Compatibility
- Nominal Grid Parameters: Operates on a single-phase standard of 230 V, 50 Hz.
- Plug & Socket Hardware: Type C, F. Uses European standard Type C (ungrounded 2.5 A Europlug) and Type F (grounded 16 A Schuko) or Type E sockets.
- International Traveler Guidance: Devices operating on 100–240 V (smartphones, laptops) require only a mechanical pin adapter. Single-voltage appliances from differing voltage regions require a certified step-down/step-up power transformer.
Telecommunications, Dialing & Emergency Dispatch
- International Dialing: The country calling code is +389. Outbound international calls from within the country require dial prefix 00 followed by the destination country code.
- Emergency Dispatch: Consolidated emergency services are reached at 112 (192/193/194). Calls are automatically routed to local public safety answering points with emergency vehicle dispatch.
Transportation, Driving Standards & Road Regulations
- Traffic Flow: Road traffic drives on the right (RHT) with Left-Hand Drive (LHD) vehicles.
- Standard Speed Limits: General regulatory speed limits default to 50 km/h (31 mph) in built-up urban and residential zones, 80–100 km/h (50–62 mph) on undivided rural roads, and 110–130 km/h (68–81 mph) on grade-separated divided motorways/expressways (unless lower local limits are posted).
- Safety Requirements: Mandatory seatbelt compliance for all occupants, zero-distraction handheld mobile phone bans while driving, and mandatory in-vehicle warning triangles.
Commerce, Currency & Document Standards
- Official Currency: Legal tender is the Macedonian Denar (MKD, ден).
- Document & Paper Standards: Standard office printing, official government gazettes, and legal filings strictly utilize ISO 216 A4 (210 × 297 mm). Standard business correspondence pairs with standard business envelopes.
- National Time Zone: Regulated under UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST Summer).
Postal Addressing & Administrative Divisions
- Postal Architecture: Postal delivery utilizes 4 Digits (NNNN, e.g. 1000 Skopje).
- Standard Address Format: Structured in standardized hierarchy: Recipient Name → Street Address / Building Unit → Postal Code + City/Town → Province/State → North Macedonia.