042 area code — Gostivar
042 is the local dialing code used in Gostivar, North Macedonia. Numbers are written internationally as +389 42.
How to call Gostivar
- From abroad
- +389 42 XXX XXXX
- Within North Macedonia
- 042 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +389
About the 042 area code
A full number here takes the form +389 42 XXX XXXX — the 42 identifies Gostivar within North Macedonia's numbering plan.
Area codes like 042 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local North Macedonia number. To actually receive an SMS on a North Macedonia number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Gostivar?
Gostivar uses the area code 042, written internationally as +389 42.
How do I call Gostivar from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +389 42, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Gostivar?
Gostivar is in the Europe/Skopje time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 042 a mobile or a landline code?
042 is a geographic (landline) area code for Gostivar. Mobile numbers in North Macedonia use their own separate prefixes.