🇹🇷USA to Turkey Calling Guide

How to Call Turkey
from USA (+90)

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How to Call Turkey from USA

Follow these simple steps to connect with friends, family, or business partners in Turkey.

1

USA Exit Code

Dial 011. This is the exit code for calling internationally from the United States or Canada.
(On mobile/VoIP, just hold '0' to get '+')

2

Turkey Code (+90)

Dial 90. This connects your call to the Turkish telephone network.

3

Area Code & Number

Dial the 3-digit city code (e.g., 212 for Istanbul Europe) followed by the 7-digit phone number.

Calling Istanbul? Check the Continent!

Istanbul is the only city in the world on two continents, and it has two separate area codes.

European Side
+90 212 xxx xxxx
Taksim, Sultanahmet, Besiktas
Asian Side
+90 216 xxx xxxx
Kadikoy, Uskudar, Maltepe

Major Turkish City Codes

Common area codes for major destinations in Turkey.

CityRegionArea Code
Istanbul (Europe)Marmara212
Istanbul (Asia)Marmara216
AnkaraCentral Anatolia312
IzmirAegean232
BursaMarmara224
CityRegionArea Code
AntalyaMediterranean242
AdanaMediterranean322
KonyaCentral Anatolia332
GaziantepSoutheastern342
TrabzonBlack Sea462

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Turkey?

The country calling code for Turkey is +90. You must dial this after the US exit code (011) and before the city code.

How do I call a Turkish mobile number?

Turkish mobile numbers are 10 digits long and always start with '5' (e.g., 532, 542, 555). To call from the USA, dial 011 + 90 + 5xx xxx xxxx.

What is the difference between 212 and 216?

Istanbul is divided into two area codes. 212 is for the European side (historic center, business district), and 216 is for the Asian side (residential areas).

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Country deep dive

From United States to Turkey

Practical reference covering the destination country's dial code, time zone, mobile carriers, city area codes, business etiquette, and any regulatory rules that affect inbound calls. The information below is specific to this route — different country pairs surface different operational details.

Calling Turkey (+90)

Turkey sits in TRT (UTC+3) — abolished daylight saving in 2016 and stays on year-round summer time.. The country dial code is +90 and the official language for business is Turkish. Local business hours run roughly 9:00–18:00; Ramadan working hours vary by year..

Major cities & area codes

  • Ankara · 312
  • Izmir · 232
  • Antalya · 242
  • Istanbul (European) · 212

Mobile carriers in Turkey

  • Turkcell · 530-539
  • Vodafone Türkiye · 540-549
  • Türk Telekom Mobil · 550-559

What to know when calling Turkey

  • Voice is still preferred over messaging for business confirmations.
  • Istanbul has two area codes — 212 for the European side, 216 for the Asian side. Numbers don't port between sides.

Calling from United States

From United States (Five time zones from Eastern (UTC−5) to Hawaii–Aleutian (UTC−10); most business activity sits in Eastern and Pacific.) the local business window is Standard hours 9:00–17:00 in each local time zone. Federal offices skew earlier; West-Coast tech routinely runs to 19:00. Banks close 17:00 sharp.. Most outbound callers reach a live answer most easily mid-morning local time, before lunch, and again in the late afternoon.

  • Cold-call regulations vary by state — California, Florida and New York have stricter pre-recorded-message rules under their consumer protection acts.
  • Caller ID display name (CNAM) is honored by most major US carriers; a recognizable display name materially improves answer rates.
Operational facts above are sourced from regulator publications and carrier disclosures; specific rates and routing are confirmed in the live dialer.
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