How to Call Turkey 🇹🇷
Turkey's country code is +90. The full recipe and the local quirks that make calls fail, below.
Quick dialing format
[exit code] + 90 + [number]
| From US & Canada | 011 90 ... |
| From UK & most of Europe | 00 90 ... |
| From Japan | 010 90 ... |
| From any mobile or browser | +90 ... |
The leading zero rule
Drop the leading 0. Istanbul 0212 becomes +90 212.
Area codes in Turkey
| Place | Area code |
|---|---|
| Istanbul (European side) | 212 |
| Istanbul (Asian side) | 216 |
| Ankara | 312 |
| Izmir | 232 |
Calling mobile numbers
Turkish mobiles start with 5 after the country code (+90 5xx). Istanbul has two area codes because the city spans two continents, and a contact moving across the Bosphorus changes area code.
Time zones and when to call
Turkey is UTC+3 year-round, having abolished daylight saving in 2016. That makes it 2 hours ahead of Central Europe in winter, 1 in summer.
The cheapest ways to call Turkey
Carrier international rates are the most expensive way to make this call. If the person you're calling uses WhatsApp or Telegram, an app-to-app call is free over any internet connection. To reach a regular Turkey phone number, use a VoIP service or call straight from a web dialer: our guides to calling from your computer and calling from your browser cover the options, and free online calls explains what the free routes really cost.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Turkey?
The country code is +90. From a mobile or browser dialer, dial +90 followed by the local number. From a landline, dial your country's exit code first (011 from the US and Canada, 00 from most of Europe).
Do I drop the leading zero when calling Turkey?
Drop the leading 0. Istanbul 0212 becomes +90 212.
How do I call a mobile number in Turkey?
Turkish mobiles start with 5 after the country code (+90 5xx). Istanbul has two area codes because the city spans two continents, and a contact moving across the Bosphorus changes area code.
What is the cheapest way to call Turkey?
Internet calling beats carrier international rates by a wide margin. If both sides use the same app (WhatsApp, Telegram), the call is free. To reach a regular phone number, a VoIP service or browser-based dialer charges a small per-minute rate instead of carrier international pricing.