How to call Turkey from the US
- From mobile
- +90 xxx xxx xx xx
- From landline
- 011 90 xxx xxx xx xx
From $0.11/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Turkey from the US
How to make a call to Turkey from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. How to dial Turkey from the USA: skip the 0 that starts an area code, such as 0212.
- 011The US exit code
- 90Country code of Turkey
- xxx xxx xx xxThe number, area code first
- 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
- 011 90 212 345 67 89
Main area codes in Turkey
The area code comes right after 90, then the local number
- Istanbul (Europe)011 90212then 7 digits
- Istanbul (Anatolia)011 90216then 7 digits
- Ankara011 90312then 7 digits
- Bursa011 90224then 7 digits
- İzmir011 90232then 7 digits
- Gaziantep011 90342then 7 digits
- Diyarbakır011 90412then 7 digits
- Adana011 90322then 7 digits
Before you call Turkey
Istanbul has two area codes
The European side and the Anatolian side differ, and each takes 7 more digits.
- Istanbul (Europe)011 90 212
- Istanbul (Anatolia)011 90 216
- Ankara011 90 312
Drop the 0 before the area code
A Turkish number is often written 0212. The 10-digit number you dial after 90 starts at the area code.
- Fails
- 011 90 0 212 xxx xx xx
- Works
- 011 90 212 xxx xx xx
Calling Turkey cell phones
How to call to Turkey from the USA on a mobile: type + first, then 90 and the number.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 90
- Dial the area code and number
Calling Turkey from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Turkey for $0.11/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon each need an international add-on for Turkey.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 36× cheaper | $0.11 landline$0.60 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax |
 | $3.00 + tax |
 | $1.99 + tax |
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. The time difference to New York changes only because US clocks change in March and November.
- Time difference
- March to November: 7 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 8 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Turkey fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 US on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +90, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Turkey included in US phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Turkey in a plan
How much does it cost to call Turkey from the US?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Istanbul (Europe) from the US?
For Istanbul (Europe), dial 011 90 212, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Turkey?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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 US for free?
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 US 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 a Turkey landline from the US?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 90, then the number
When is the best time to call Turkey?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Turkey. March to November: 7 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 8 hours ahead of New York
How do I call Turkey from the USA as an international call to Turkey?
Dial 011 90, then the number. From a mobile, +90 works too