Europe · capital city
What Is the Capital of North Macedonia?
Skopje
The capital of North Macedonia is Skopje. About 611,000 people live in the Skopje urban area — 33.6% of the country's population.
611,000
Urban area population
UTC+1
Time zone (+ daylight saving)
42.00°N
Latitude · 21.43°E
Yes
Largest city
Skopje at a glance
Name origin
The name is of Illyrian or Macedonian origin, and the meaning is unclear; derives from Scupi, its name during the Roman era.
Time zone
UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time). Daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October.
Coordinates
42 00 N, 21 26 E · IANA time zone Europe/Belgrade
Location of North Macedonia
Southeastern Europe, north of Greece
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capitals closest to Skopje
Pristina, Kosovo — 77 km
Tirana, Albania — 154 km
Sofia, Bulgaria — 172 km
Podgorica, Montenegro — 185 km
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina — 322 km
Belgrade, Serbia — 324 km
Bucharest, Romania — 465 km
Athens, Greece — 488 km
Straight-line distance between capitals.
Frequently asked questions about Skopje
What is the capital of North Macedonia?
The capital of North Macedonia is Skopje. About 611,000 people live in the Skopje urban area — 33.6% of the country's population.
Is Skopje the largest city in North Macedonia?
Yes — Skopje is also the largest urban area of North Macedonia (611,000).
What time zone is Skopje in?
Skopje is on UTC+1 — UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time). Daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October.
Where does the name Skopje come from?
The name is of Illyrian or Macedonian origin, and the meaning is unclear; derives from Scupi, its name during the Roman era.
Which capital is closest to Skopje?
Among the capitals of neighbouring countries, Pristina (Kosovo) is the closest, 77 km away in a straight line.
Data: CIA World Factbook (public domain); population: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0).