993 Country Code: Turkmenistan (+993)
Country code 993 (+993) belongs to Turkmenistan. Turkmenistan uses the international dialing code +993, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is TM.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +993 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00993 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 993 (from the US and Canada), 0011 993 (from Australia), or the bare 993. All refer to the same Turkmenistan country code. Note: 993 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +993 is the international dialing code for Turkmenistan, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Turkmenistan (+993).
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Did You Get a Call from +993? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +993 followed by more digits is originating from Turkmenistan. The caller is dialing you from a Turkmenistan-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Turkmenistan carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +993:
- -Family or friends in Turkmenistan calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Turkmenistan-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Turkmenistan call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +993 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
Turkmenistan Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 8 and prepend +993.
Calling Turkmenistan Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Turkmenistan come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 8: domestically, Turkmenistan numbers are written with 8 at the front (e.g. 865123456), but that 8 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Turkmenistan. Dial +993 followed directly by the local number without the 8.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Turkmenistan numbers may have variable formatting depending on the carrier and city, so confirm the area code with the recipient before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Turkmenistan uses local business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +993 is the legitimate Turkmenistan country code, and most unsolicited calls from +993 numbers are legitimate calls from Turkmenistan-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +993 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Turkmenistan Country Code
Which country is country code 993?
Country code 993 belongs to Turkmenistan. The full international dialing code is +993, also written as 00993 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 993 from the US and Canada, or +993 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Turkmenistan?
+993 is the international dialing code for Turkmenistan, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is TM. Equivalent forms — 00993, 011 993, +993, and 993 — all refer to the same Turkmenistan country code.
Is 993 a US area code?
No. 993 is the international country code for Turkmenistan, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Turkmenistan from the US, dial +993 or 011 993 followed by the local number.
Do I drop the 8 when calling Turkmenistan from abroad?
Yes. Turkmenistan uses 8 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +993. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Turkmenistan.
Can I call Turkmenistan from my browser?
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