90 Country Code: Turkey (+90)
Country code 90 (+90) belongs to Turkey. Turkey uses the international dialing code +90, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is TR.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +90 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 0090 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 90 (from the US and Canada), 0011 90 (from Australia), or the bare 90. All refer to the same Turkey country code.
Istanbul is the only major city in the world with two area codes split by a continent — 212 for the European side and 216 for the Asian side, both legitimate city numbers. All Turkish landlines use 3-digit area codes plus a 7-digit number. Mobile numbers always start with 5 after the country code and are 10 digits long. Drop the leading 0 when calling from abroad.
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Istanbul has two area codes — 212 (European side) and 216 (Asian side) — don't mix them up.
Did You Get a Call from +90? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +90 followed by more digits is originating from Turkey. The caller is dialing you from a Turkey-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Turkey carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +90:
- -Family or friends in Turkey calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Turkey-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Turkey call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +90 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +90 number from the US, use Kinvo's Turkey dialing guide — calls cost from $0.21/min with no app to download.
Turkey Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +90.
Major City Area Codes in Turkey
Area codes for the largest cities in Turkey. When dialing from abroad, prepend +90 and drop the leading 0.
| City / Region | Area Code | Domestic Form | From Abroad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul (European side) | 212 | 0212 | +90 212 |
| Istanbul (Asian side) | 216 | 0216 | +90 216 |
| Ankara | 312 | 0312 | +90 312 |
| İzmir | 232 | 0232 | +90 232 |
| Antalya | 242 | 0242 | +90 242 |
| Bursa | 224 | 0224 | +90 224 |
Mobile Networks in Turkey
- 5 (all mobile numbers are +90 5XX XXX XX XX)
- Turkcell
- Vodafone Türkiye
- Türk Telekom
Turkey Telephone System Facts
Calling Turkey Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Turkey come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, Turkey numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 05012345678), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Turkey. Dial +90 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Turkey area codes are not uniform length (Istanbul (European side) 212, Istanbul (Asian side) 216, Ankara 312), so confirm the city before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Turkey uses Turkish 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: +90 is the legitimate Turkey country code, and most unsolicited calls from +90 numbers are legitimate calls from Turkey-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +90 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.
When you are ready to place a call, the cheapest reliable route is to dial +90 from your browser using Kinvo — no app, no carrier add-on, and the per-minute rate is shown before you connect so there are no bill surprises. The browser approach also works from any laptop, tablet, or phone you happen to have access to, which matters when you're traveling, using a work device, or borrowing someone else's computer.
Calling Turkey from Your Browser
To place a call to Turkey, dial +90 followed by the local number in the Kinvo browser dialer. Pay-as-you-go, no app required.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Turkey Country Code
Which country is country code 90?
Country code 90 belongs to Turkey. The full international dialing code is +90, also written as 0090 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 90 from the US and Canada, or +90 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Turkey?
+90 is the international dialing code for Turkey, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is TR. Equivalent forms — 0090, 011 90, +90, and 90 — all refer to the same Turkey country code.
What are the main area codes in Turkey?
The largest cities in Turkey use these area codes: Istanbul (European side) (212), Istanbul (Asian side) (216), Ankara (312), İzmir (232). When calling from abroad, prepend +90.
Who are the main mobile carriers in Turkey?
The major mobile operators in Turkey are Turkcell, Vodafone Türkiye, Türk Telekom. Kinvo routes calls to every Turkey mobile carrier at the same per-minute rate — no hidden surcharges for premium networks.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Turkey from abroad?
Yes. Turkey uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +90. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Turkey.
What is the emergency number in Turkey?
The emergency services number in Turkey is 112. Emergency numbers cannot be dialed via Kinvo or any VoIP service — use a mobile network or landline for life-threatening emergencies.
Can I call Turkey from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Turkey via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +90 followed by the local number.