Turkey +90
To call Turkey from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 90, then the local number without its leading 0. Written in full: +90 501 234 56 78.
The country calling code for Turkey is +90. A number starting +90 or 0090 is a call to or from Turkey. From abroad: +90 501 234 56 78.
To call Turkey from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 90, then the local number without its leading 0. The +90 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Turkey from abroad
011 90 501 234 56 7800 90 501 234 56 780011 90 501 234 56 78+90 501 234 56 78501 234 56 78 is a real-format Turkey mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.
Turkey area codes
In Turkey, landlines usually include an area code after +90 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
212 345 67 89from abroad+90 212 345 67 89501 234 56 78from abroad+90 501 234 56 78Landline numbers in Turkey have 10 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 10 digits and start with 5. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +90.
Calling abroad from Turkey
To call another country from Turkey, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Turkey to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Turkey number in international format is written +90 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 0.
Cheapest ways to call Turkey
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Turkey for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +90?
Turkey has the country calling code +90.
How do I call Turkey from the United States?
Dial 011, then 90, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 501 234 56 78.
What does +90 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Turkey. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +90 mobile or landline?
The +90 code identifies the country, not the line type; Turkey landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile network codes in Turkey
Every mobile network is identified by a mobile country code (MCC) and a mobile network code (MNC). They appear on your phone when it roams, in SIM settings and in any network lookup. Turkey has 3 network operators with their own infrastructure:
| Network | MCC-MNC | Technologies | Subscribers |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurkcellTurkey Wealth Fund (26.2%), LetterOne (19.8%), free float (54%) | 286-01 | 2G · 3G · 4G · 5G | 38.3 MQ1 2025 |
| Türk TelekomTürk Telekom (Turkey Wealth Fund (60%), Ministry of Treasury and Fina… | 286-03 | 2G · 3G · 4G · 5G | 27.9 MQ1 2025 |
| Vodafone TurkeyVodafone Group plc | 286-02 | 2G · 3G · 4G · 5G | 25.4 M |
A struck-through generation has been switched off on that network. MCC-MNC: ITU-T E.212 codes as listed on Wikipedia.
Keeping a number when changing network
- Mobile number portability
- since 2008-11-09
- Porting time
- 2–6 day(s)
- Cost to the customer
- Free
Because numbers can be ported, the prefix of a mobile number only tells you which network first issued it, not the network it uses today.
Received a call from a Turkey number? Check it with the phone number lookup: type of line, format and local time.
Source: Wikipedia — lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G and 3G phase-out, mobile number portability (CC BY-SA 4.0). Subscriber counts as published by each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Phone rules in Turkey
The rules a caller, a visitor or a new resident runs into in Turkey, each with its source.
| ID to buy a SIM | ID is mandatory: foreign tourists buy a prepaid tourist line with a valid passport (Turkcell accepts only a valid passport, and in-app activation requires a biometric/chipped passport). A phone brought from abroad can be used with a Turkish line for 120 days without registration, after which it is blocked unless its IMEI is registered via e-Devlet or an operator subscriber centre; the 2026 fee ('telefon kullanım izin harcı') is TRY 54,258 and only one device per person can be registered every 3 calendar years. BTK has also announced per-person line caps (reported as 6 for Turkish citizens, 3 for foreigners with a foreign ID number, 1 for passport-only foreigners), with the start postponed to 5 March 2027.tuketici.btk.gov.tr · ticaret.gov.tr · turkcell.com.tr · donanimhaber.com |
|---|---|
| Monthly contract | Turkcell requires an identity document plus a proof of address from the last two months (utility bill, bank or credit-card statement, etc.); for foreign customers a copy of a valid residence permit is accepted, and a notarised guarantee letter (kefaletname) of TRY 1,200 from a Turkish citizen or the employer can be used only by foreign customers. Requirements at other operators were not verified.turkcell.com.tr |
| Calling apps | No permanent block on WhatsApp/FaceTime/Skype calls is known, but under Article 60/10 of Electronic Communications Law No. 5809 the Presidency can order BTK to restrict services without a court order; WhatsApp and Signal were throttled nationwide for about 21 hours from 7 September 2025.fidh.org |
| Reporting scam calls | Unwanted or fraudulent calls/SMS can be reported to BTK through its consumer complaint system (tuketicisikayet.btk.gov.tr, e-Devlet login) or the BTK Information and Report Centre on 120. Commercial calls/SMS/e-mails can be refused through the national İleti Yönetim Sistemi (iys.org.tr, Ministry of Trade), with complaints about unwanted commercial messages filed at tiss.ticaret.gov.tr.tuketici.btk.gov.tr · ticaret.gov.tr |
| Emergency numbers | 112 is the single emergency number: fire (110), medical (112), police (155), gendarmerie (156), AFAD (122), forest fire (177) and coast guard (158) were merged into 112, available in all 81 provinces since June 2021.icisleri.gov.tr |
Checked on 28 September 2026. Rules on SIM registration and calling apps change often: confirm with the regulator or the operator.
Mobile plan prices in Turkey
Prepaid, tourist and SIM-only offers of the operators of Turkey, as priced on their own websites on 28 September 2026. The price per GB helps compare offers of different sizes.
| Operator · offer | Type | Price | Data | Per GB | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TurkcellTourist Welcome Pack | Tourist SIM | 1,800 TRY | 20 GB28 days | 90 TRY | Offer |
| TurkcellHaftalık 5 GB 500 DK | Prepaid | 350 TRY | 5 GB7 days | 70 TRY | Offer |
| TurkcellFırsat 20 GB | Prepaid | 900 TRY | 20 GB28 days | 45 TRY | Offer |
| Vodafone5G Plus 20GB Tarifesi | Monthly, SIM only | 550 TRY/month | 20 GB | 27.50 TRY | Offer |
Checked on 28 September 2026. “promo” marks a promotional price or bonus data at that date. Prices change often: the operator's page is the reference.