How to call Turkmenistan from the UK
- From mobile
- +993 xxx x xx xx
- From landline
- 00 993 xxx x xx xx
From $0.48/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Turkmenistan from the UK
How to make a call to Turkmenistan from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Turkmen numbers start with an 8 at home, but you drop that 8 after 993.
- 00The UK exit code
- 993Country code of Turkmenistan
- xxx x xx xxThe 8-digit number, area code first
- From a mobile: +993 xxx x xx xx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +993 158 2 39 47
- Mobile
- +993 158 2 39 47
- Landline
- 00 993 158 2 39 47
Main area codes in Turkmenistan
The area code comes right after 993, then the local number
- Ashgabat00 99312then 6 digits
- Türkmenabat00 993422then 5 digits
- Daşoguz00 993322then 5 digits
- Mary00 993522then 5 digits
- Türkmenbaşy00 993243then 5 digits
- Balkanabat00 993222then 5 digits
- Baýramaly00 993564then 5 digits
- Tejen00 993135then 5 digits
Before you call Turkmenistan
Dial a city with its code
The city code comes right after 993, then the local number.
- Türkmenabat00 993 422
- Daşoguz00 993 322
- Mary00 993 522
Drop the 8 after 993
A number written with a leading 8 fails from the UK.
- Fails
- 00 993 8 12 xx xx xx
- Works
- 00 993 12 xx xx xx
Save contacts with +993
Calling Turkmenistan cell phones works from a UK mobile at home and abroad when the contact is saved this way.
- +plus
- 993Turkmenistan
- 12Ashgabat
- xx xx xxlocal number
Calling Turkmenistan from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Turkmenistan for $0.48/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. O2 and Vodafone need a plan or an add-on for Turkmenistan, and EE has no plan for it.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 12× cheaper | $0.48 |
 | $6.13 |
 | $5.42$0.15 landline · $0.18 mobile with plan |
 | $3.96 |
Want to call Turkmenistan?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Turkmenistan
The time now in Turkmenistan, and the best hours to call. The time difference to London moves only when the UK clocks change.
- Time difference
- March to October: 4 hours ahead of London
- October to March: 5 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan also fails when
- The 8 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How do I call Turkmenistan from the UK on a cell phone?
Dial +993, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Turkmenistan included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Turkmenistan in a plan
How much does it cost to call Turkmenistan 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 Ashgabat from the UK?
For Ashgabat, dial 00 993 12, then the 6-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Turkmenistan?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 993. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +993 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 993 and the 8-digit number
Can I call Turkmenistan on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 993 and the 8-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to Turkmenistan
Why isn't my call going through to Turkmenistan?
The usual causes: the 8 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Turkmenistan from the UK for free, or make a free call to Turkmenistan?
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 Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call a Turkmenistan landline from a UK landline?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 993, then the 8-digit number
When is the best time to call Turkmenistan?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Turkmenistan. March to October: 4 hours ahead of London. October to March: 5 hours ahead of London
How to make an international call to Turkmenistan?
Dial 00 993, then the 8-digit number. From a mobile, +993 works too