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from USA (+90)

Reaching Turkey the usual way means dialing 011, then +90, then the local number, and paying steep carrier minutes. Intercalling connects the same call from your browser at a low per minute rate, with no app to install and no SIM card to swap.

What to know

  • Outbound: No dedicated number needed.
  • Inbound: Needs a US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • No apps: Runs in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
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How to Call Turkey from USA

A few quick steps put you through to family, friends, or business contacts in Turkey, all at pay as you go rates.

1

USA Exit Code

Dial 011. That is the code that lets you dial out internationally from the United States or Canada.
(On mobile/VoIP, just hold '0' to get '+')

2

Turkey Code (+90)

Dial 90. This code hands your call over to Turkey's telephone network.

3

Area Code & Number

Enter the 3-digit city code (for example, 212 for Istanbul Europe), then the 7-digit phone number.

Dialing Istanbul? Mind the Continent

Istanbul straddles two continents, the only city on earth that does, so it carries two separate area codes.

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

Area Codes for Turkish Cities

Frequently dialed area codes for popular destinations across 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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  • Low per minute rates to every Turkish destination
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country code do I dial for Turkey?

Turkey's calling code is +90. Dial it right after the US exit code (011) and just before the city code.

How do I reach a Turkish mobile number?

Mobile numbers in Turkey run 10 digits and always begin with '5' (for example 532, 542, 555). From the USA you dial 011 + 90 + 5xx xxx xxxx.

Why does Istanbul have both 212 and 216?

Istanbul uses two area codes. 212 covers the European side (the historic center and business district), while 216 covers the Asian side (mostly residential areas).

Is there a way to call Turkey for free?

New users get a free trial to check the line quality to Turkey. After that, our pay as you go rates land well below traditional carrier pricing.

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Calling Turkey from United States: 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 United States the outbound access code is 011, so a manual dial reads 011 then +90 then the local number. Intercalling 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 United States 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 United States

  1. 1
    Dial the exit code 011

    011 is the international access code used when dialing out of United States. 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 8 hours ahead of you.

United States clock (UTC minus 5)
Early or late
Turkey clock (UTC plus 3)
09:00 to 17:00

The two working days barely overlap. Aim for the very start or end of your day to reach someone in Turkey during business 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$0.8061$8.06
Landline$0.1996$2.00

Rates as of 2026-07-05, 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 United States?+

Dial 011 then +90 followed by the local number without its leading 0. From a browser on Intercalling 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 8 hours ahead of you. The working days barely overlap, so aim for early morning or late evening on your side to reach a person during business hours.

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

No. Intercalling 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 Intercalling calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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