How to call Turkey
- From mobile
- +90 xxx xxx xx xx
- From landline
- exit code + 90 xxx xxx xx xx
From $0.11/min in your browser, from any country
How to call Turkey from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Turkey from abroad
How to make a call to Turkey from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. A Turkish number has 10 digits after 90: a 3 digit area code, then 7 digits.
- 00Exit code
- 90Country code of Turkey
- 212Istanbul
- xxx xx xxLocal number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Turkey
Area codes of big cities
Istanbul has two codes, one for each side of the Bosphorus.
- Istanbul (Europe)+90 212
- Istanbul (Anatolia)+90 216
- Ankara+90 312
- İzmir+90 232
Area codes of coast and inland cities
Each city has its own 3 digit code, followed by 7 digits.
- Antalya+90 242
- Bursa+90 224
- Konya+90 332
- Adana+90 322
How Turkey phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 02, 03, or 04. Istanbul's numbers use 0212 for the European side and 0216 for the Asian side
- Mobiles
- Starts with 05. Turks have been able to keep their mobile number when they change operator since 2008
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 0800. The regulator calls these freephone numbers
Want to call Turkey?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Turkey
The time now in Turkey, and the best hours to call
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Turkey
Offices close on these days by law
- Oct29Republic DayThursday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Mar9Eid al-FitrTuesday
- Mar10Eid al-FitrWednesday
- Mar11Eid al-FitrThursday
- Apr23National Sovereignty and Children's DayFriday
Why a call to Turkey fails
The 0 is still in the number
The 0 at the start of a Turkish number is for calls inside Turkey. From abroad, leave it out: +90 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Turkey, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Freephone numbers that start with 0800, and premium numbers that start with 0900, often cannot be reached from outside Turkey.
Questions
How to call to Turkey: how do you call Turkey, and how do I call Turkey from another country with an international call?
Dial your exit code, then 90 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 90?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call Turkey number types, such as a Turkey mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +90, then the number
Why does my call to Turkey not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Turkey now, and what is the time difference?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Turkey. Most of Turkey keeps the time of Istanbul. Turkey has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Turkey?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Turkey. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is a free call to Turkey possible, including a free call to a Turkey mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +90 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 90 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Turkey?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Turkey needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to call Turkey online?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Turkey needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
Can I call Turkey number online as an internet call?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Turkey needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser