🇩🇪 ➔ 🇹🇷Germany to Turkey Connection

How to Call
Turkey from Germany

Reach Turkey (+90) from Germany straight in your browser. Outbound calls need no phone number, and you only add one when you also want to receive calls.

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Step-by-Step: Calling Turkey from Germany

Whether calling from a landline in Berlin or a mobile in Munich, the process is simple.

1

German Exit Code

Dial 00.
This is the standard exit code for Germany and most of Europe.
(On mobile, you can just hold '0' to get '+')

2

Turkey Code (90)

Dial 90.
This connects you to the Turkish telecom network.

3

Area Code & Number

Dial the city code (e.g., 212) or mobile prefix (e.g., 532).Drop the leading zero!

Dialing Examples

Landline (Istanbul Europe)
If number is: 0212 123 4567
00 90 212 123 4567
Mobile (Turkcell)
If number is: 0532 123 4567
00 90 532 123 4567

Major Turkish Area Codes

Remember: Istanbul has two codes! 212 for Europe, 216 for Asia.

CityRegionCode
Istanbul (Europe)Marmara212
Istanbul (Asia)Marmara216
AnkaraCentral Anatolia312
IzmirAegean232
BursaMarmara224
CityRegionCode
AntalyaMediterranean242
AdanaMediterranean322
KonyaCentral Anatolia332
GaziantepSoutheastern342
TrabzonBlack Sea462
Mobile Networks

Calling Turkish Mobiles

Turkish mobile numbers are 10 digits long (excluding the leading 0). They always start with 5.

530-539
Turkcell
540-549
Vodafone TR
501, 505, 506
Türk Telekom (Avea)
552-559
Türk Telekom / Bimcell

Why StartACall is better than
Standard German Carriers

Calling Turkey from Germany using standard providers like Telekom, Vodafone, or O2 can cost upwards of €0.99 per minute. StartACall uses VoIP technology to route your call over the internet, bypassing these fees entirely.

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Calling Turkey from Germany: what to know

Turkey answers on the country code +90, with the capital in Ankara and most business concentrated around Istanbul (European), Istanbul (Asian) and Ankara. The working language for business is Turkish, and local offices generally keep hours of 9:00 to 18:00; Ramadan working hours vary by year.

From Germany the outbound access code is 00, so a manual dial reads 00 then +90 then the local number. StartACall removes that step: the call goes through your browser, so there is nothing to install and no SIM card to swap when you travel between Germany and Turkey.

Most mobiles in Turkey sit on operators such as Turkcell, Vodafone Türkiye, Türk Telekom Mobil. Istanbul has two area codes, 212 for the European side, 216 for the Asian side. Numbers don't port between sides.

Turkey runs on UTC plus 3, and it does not observe daylight saving, so the time difference stays constant through the year.

How to dial Turkey from Germany

  1. 1
    Dial the exit code 00

    00 is the international access code used when dialing out of Germany. On a mobile you can press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign instead.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +90

    +90 routes the call to Turkey.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Istanbul (European) that means including the area code 212.

Best time to call Turkey

The destination is 2 hours ahead of you.

Germany clock (UTC plus 1)
09:00 to 15:00
Turkey clock (UTC plus 3)
11:00 to 17:00

Place the call inside this window and both you and the person in Turkey are within normal working hours.

Rates to Turkey (+90)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line typePer minute10 minute call
Mobile$0.8665$8.67
Landline$0.2143$2.14

Rates as of 2026-06-06, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

How do I call Turkey from Germany?+

Dial 00 then +90 followed by the local number without its leading 0. From a browser on StartACall you simply enter the number and press call, with no exit code to remember.

What is the country code for Turkey?+

The country code for Turkey is +90. Istanbul (European) uses the area code 212.

What is the best time to call Turkey?+

The destination is 2 hours ahead of you. Calling between 09:00 to 15:00 your time reaches Turkey during its working day (11:00 to 17:00 local time).

Do I need to install an app to call Turkey?+

No. StartACall runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the StartACall calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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