How to call Turkey from the UK
- From mobile
- +90 xxx xxx xx xx
- From landline
- 00 90 xxx xxx xx xx
From $0.11/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Turkey from the UK
How to make a call to Turkey from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. After 90, every Turkish number is a 10-digit number: a 3-digit area code, then 7 more.
- 00The UK exit code
- 90Country code of Turkey
- 212Istanbul
- xxx xx xxLocal number
- From a mobile: +90 xxx xxx xx xx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +90 212 345 67 89
- Mobile
- +90 212 345 67 89
- Landline
- 00 90 212 345 67 89
Main area codes in Turkey
The area code comes right after 90, then the local number
- Istanbul (Europe)00 90212then 7 digits
- Istanbul (Anatolia)00 90216then 7 digits
- Ankara00 90312then 7 digits
- Bursa00 90224then 7 digits
- İzmir00 90232then 7 digits
- Gaziantep00 90342then 7 digits
- Diyarbakır00 90412then 7 digits
- Adana00 90322then 7 digits
Before you call Turkey
Area codes for the big cities
Each code is followed by 7 digits.
- Istanbul (Europe)00 90 212
- Istanbul (Anatolia)00 90 216
- Ankara00 90 312
Drop the 0 before the area code
Turkish numbers are often written with a 0 first. Leave it out after 90.
- Fails
- 00 90 0212 xxx xx xx
- Works
- 00 90 212 xxx xx xx
Save Turkish contacts with +90
Calling Turkey cell phones takes +90 and 10 digits. A contact saved that way works from a UK mobile at home and abroad.
Calling Turkey from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Turkey for $0.11/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. EE and Vodafone sell Turkey as an add-on, and O2 includes it only with a bundle.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 55× cheaper | $0.11 landline$0.60 mobile |
 | $6.13$0.15 landline · $0.26 mobile with plan |
 | $5.42$0.04 landline · $0.25 mobile with plan |
 | $2.76 |
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. Turkey keeps one time all year, so the time difference to London changes when the UK clocks change.
- Time difference
- March to October: 2 hours ahead of London
- October to March: 3 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Turkey fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?From any country, a call to Turkey also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Turkey from the UK mobile or cell phone?
Dial +90, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Turkey included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Turkey in a plan
How much does it cost to call Turkey from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Istanbul (Europe) from the UK?
For Istanbul (Europe), dial 00 90 212, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Turkey?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 90. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +90 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 90 and the number
Can I call Turkey on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 90 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Turkey
Why isn't my call going through to Turkey?
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 listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Turkey from the UK free, or make a free call to Turkey?
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 to call Turkey from the UK on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Turkey without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Turkey landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 90, then the number
When is the best time to call Turkey?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Turkey. March to October: 2 hours ahead of London. October to March: 3 hours ahead of London
How to make an international call to Turkey, and how do I call Turkey from the UK?
Dial 00 90, then the number. From a mobile, +90 works too