How to Call
Turkey from UK
Reach Turkey (+90) from United Kingdom 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: UK to Turkey
Dialing Turkey requires knowing the specific area code, especially for Istanbul which has two.
UK Exit Code
Dial 00. This is the standard exit code from the UK.
Country Code (+90)
Dial 90. This connects you to the Turkish network.
Area Code & Number
Dial the 3-digit area code (without the leading zero) and then the 7-digit number.
The Two Istanbuls
Istanbul is unique because it spans two continents, and each side has its own area code:
- 212 for the European side (Historic center, Taksim, Besiktas).
- 216 for the Asian side (Kadikoy, Uskudar).
Major Turkish Area Codes
Remember to remove the leading '0' when calling from the UK.
| City | Region | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul (Europe) | Marmara | 212 |
| Istanbul (Asia) | Marmara | 216 |
| Ankara | Central Anatolia | 312 |
| Izmir | Aegean | 232 |
| Bursa | Marmara | 224 |
| City | Region | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Antalya | Mediterranean | 242 |
| Adana | Mediterranean | 322 |
| Konya | Central Anatolia | 332 |
| Gaziantep | Southeastern Anatolia | 342 |
| Trabzon | Black Sea | 462 |
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Related guides from the UK
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