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How to Call Turkey from the United States
Country code +90 — Dial 011 90 50X XXX XX XX from a US landline or +90 50X XXX XX XX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 90, the country code of Turkey.
- 3Dial the number: 10 digits, without the leading 0 used for calls inside Turkey.
| Calling a… | Written in Turkey | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 050X XXX XX XX |
011 90 50X XXX XX XX |
+90 50X XXX XX XX |
| Landline (Istanbul (Europe)) | (0212) XXX XX XX |
011 90 212 XXX XX XX |
+90 212 XXX XX XX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 05. More number types: Turkey phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
Turkey had 108 mobile subscriptions and 10.3 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Turkey mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Turkey
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Ankara, call between 1:00 AM–12:00 PM EST (10:00 PM–9:00 AM PST). Turkey doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
Turkey is on UTC+3, 8 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.
Cost Saving Tips
- VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
- WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
- Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.