How to Call Turkey from US
How to Call a Landline in Turkey
Calling a Turkish landline from the United States (USA) follows this standard international format:
- Dial the US exit code: 011
- Dial Turkey's country code: 90
- Dial the Turkish area code (3 digits, dropping the leading '0'): [Area Code] (e.g., 212 for Istanbul - European side)
- Dial the 7-digit local phone number: [Local Number]
For example, if you're calling a landline number in Istanbul (European side, Area Code 0212), with the local number 123 45 67, you would dial: 011 90 212 123 4567.
Turkish landline numbers consist of the country code (90), a 3-digit area code (after dropping the '0'), and a 7-digit local number, totalling 10 digits after the country code (90).
Dialing a Turkey landline:
How to Call a Mobile Phone in Turkey
Calling a Turkish mobile phone from the United States (USA) uses this format:
- Dial the US exit code: 011
- Dial Turkey's country code: 90
- Dial the 3-digit mobile provider prefix (starts with '5', drop the leading '0'): [Mobile Prefix] (e.g., 532)
- Dial the 7-digit subscriber number: [Subscriber Number]
For example, if the Turkish mobile number is 0532 123 45 67, you would dial: 011 90 532 123 4567 from the USA.
Turkish mobile numbers have 10 digits following the country code (90), starting with a '5'. Just drop the leading '0' from the local mobile number format.
Dialing a Turkey mobile:
Turkey Area Codes (Major Provinces & Cities)
Below is a list of 3-digit area codes for major Turkish provinces and cities. When calling a landline from the USA, use the format: 011 + 90 + Area Code + 7-digit Local Number. Remember to drop the leading '0' from the local area code.
| Province / City | Area Code (Dial after 90) |
|---|---|
| Adana | 322 |
| Adıyaman | 416 |
| Afyonkarahisar | 272 |
| Ağrı | 472 |
| Amasya | 358 |
| Ankara | 312 |
| Antalya | 242 |
| Artvin | 466 |
| Aydın | 256 |
| Balıkesir | 266 |
| Bilecik | 228 |
| Bingöl | 426 |
| Bitlis | 434 |
| Bolu | 374 |
| Burdur | 248 |
| Bursa | 224 |
| Çanakkale | 286 |
| Çankırı | 376 |
| Çorum | 364 |
| Denizli | 258 |
| Diyarbakır | 412 |
| Edirne | 284 |
| Elazığ | 424 |
| Erzincan | 446 |
| Erzurum | 442 |
| Eskişehir | 222 |
| Gaziantep | 342 |
| Giresun | 454 |
| Gümüşhane | 456 |
| Hakkâri | 438 |
| Hatay (Antakya) | 326 |
| Isparta | 246 |
| Mersin (İçel) | 324 |
| Istanbul (European Side) | 212 |
| Istanbul (Asian Side) | 216 |
| İzmir | 232 |
| Kars | 474 |
| Kastamonu | 366 |
| Kayseri | 352 |
| Kırklareli | 288 |
| Kırşehir | 386 |
| Kocaeli (Izmit) | 262 |
| Konya | 332 |
| Kütahya | 274 |
| Malatya | 422 |
| Manisa | 236 |
| Kahramanmaraş | 344 |
| Mardin | 482 |
| Muğla (Bodrum, Marmaris) | 252 |
| Muş | 436 |
| Nevşehir (Cappadocia region) | 384 |
| Niğde | 388 |
| Ordu | 452 |
| Rize | 464 |
| Sakarya (Adapazarı) | 264 |
| Samsun | 362 |
| Siirt | 484 |
| Sinop | 368 |
| Sivas | 346 |
| Tekirdağ | 282 |
| Tokat | 356 |
| Trabzon | 462 |
| Tunceli | 428 |
| Şanlıurfa | 414 |
| Uşak | 276 |
| Van | 432 |
| Yozgat | 354 |
| Zonguldak | 372 |
| Aksaray | 382 |
| Bayburt | 458 |
| Karaman | 338 |
| Kırıkkale | 318 |
| Batman | 488 |
| Şırnak | 486 |
| Bartın | 378 |
| Ardahan | 478 |
| Iğdır | 476 |
| Yalova | 226 |
| Karabük | 370 |
| Kilis | 348 |
| Osmaniye | 328 |
| Düzce | 380 |
Mobile Phone Networks in Turkey
Turkish mobile numbers start with 05 locally. When calling from the USA, drop the leading '0'. The format is 011 + 90 + Mobile Prefix (3 digits starting with 5) + 7-digit number. The total number dialed after '90' is 10 digits.
The main mobile operators are Turkcell, Vodafone Turkey, and Türk Telekom Mobile (formerly Avea). Number portability is active, so prefixes don't definitively indicate the operator.
| Network Provider | Common Prefixes (Dialed after 90) |
|---|---|
| Turkcell | 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539 |
| Vodafone Turkey | 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, 545, 546, 547, 548, 549 |
| Türk Telekom Mobile (Avea) | 501, 505, 506, 507, 551, 552, 553, 554, 555, 559 |
Time Difference in Turkey
Turkey operates on Turkey Time (TRT), which is UTC+3 year-round. Turkey does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
This means the time difference with the United States (USA) varies depending on US Daylight Saving Time (DST - approx. mid-March to early November):
US Eastern Time (ET): Turkey is 8 hours ahead of EST (US Standard Time) and 7 hours ahead of EDT (US DST).
(Example: 9 AM EST is 5 PM TRT; 9 AM EDT is 4 PM TRT)
US Central Time (CT): Turkey is 9 hours ahead of CST and 8 hours ahead of CDT.
US Mountain Time (MT): Turkey is 10 hours ahead of MST and 9 hours ahead of MDT.
US Pacific Time (PT): Turkey is 11 hours ahead of PST and 10 hours ahead of PDT.
(Example: 9 AM PST is 8 PM TRT; 9 AM PDT is 7 PM TRT)
Check the current time difference before calling, especially during the transition months for US DST (March, November).
Turkey's Phone System
Turkey has a modern and extensive telecommunications network. Mobile phone penetration is very high, with Turkcell, Vodafone, and Türk Telekom Mobile offering widespread 4G coverage and expanding 5G networks, especially in urban areas. The fixed-line network, primarily operated by Türk Telekom, exists but is less prevalent for residential use than mobile. Broadband internet access is widely available, particularly in cities, supporting common use of VoIP services and messaging apps.
Best Times to Call Turkey
Due to the significant time difference, choosing a good time to call Turkey from the USA is important.
Typical Turkish business hours are Monday to Friday, generally 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM TRT (UTC+3), often with a lunch break around midday.
The best overlap for calls often occurs during the US morning. Aim for 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM US Eastern Time. This corresponds roughly to 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM in Turkey (depending on US DST), allowing you to reach people during their afternoon work hours or just after.
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