How to Call Turkey From the US
To call Turkey from the United States, dial 011 + 90 + area code + local number from a US landline, or +90 + area code + local number from a mobile phone. Drop the leading 0 from the local number. Kinvo connects any Turkey number from your browser at $0.12/min — no app, no subscription. For the dialing code itself and number-format reference, see the Turkey country code page.
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.
Dial Turkey from the US
011 is the US international exit code. 90 is Turkey's country code. On a mobile phone, replace 011 with + (hold the 0 key).
Dialing Quick Reference
How to Dial Turkey From the US — Step by Step
Dial 011 + 90 + area code + local number
From a US landline or carrier cell phone, dial 011 90 + local number. On a mobile phone you can replace 011 with +, giving +90 + local number. If the local Turkey number starts with a leading 0, drop that 0 when dialing internationally.
Sign up for Kinvo
Create an account at kinvophone.com. Setup takes under a minute — no install required.
Add credits (from $5)
With $5 in credits, you can talk for approximately 41 minutes to Turkey. Credits never expire.
Dial and call
Open the Kinvo dialer, type +90 followed by the local number, and click Call. Allow microphone access when prompted. Your call connects in under 3 seconds with HD audio quality.
What it costs
Calls to Turkey with Kinvo start at $0.12/min plus a one-time $0.05 connection fee per answered call. No subscription, no minimums.
See the full rate breakdown for TurkeyTurkey Area Codes — Worked Examples
Here is how to convert a domestic Turkey number into the international format Kinvo accepts:
| City | Domestic | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul (European side) | 0212 XXX XXXX | +90 212 XXX XXXX |
| Istanbul (Asian side) | 0216 XXX XXXX | +90 216 XXX XXXX |
| Ankara | 0312 XXX XXXX | +90 312 XXX XXXX |
| İzmir | 0232 XXX XXXX | +90 232 XXX XXXX |
| Antalya | 0242 XXX XXXX | +90 242 XXX XXXX |
| Bursa | 0224 XXX XXXX | +90 224 XXX XXXX |
How to Call Turkey From iPhone, Android, or a Landline
From an iPhone
Open the Phone app, press and hold 0 until a + appears, then type 90 followed by the local Turkey number. Or use Kinvo in Safari — no dialer permissions needed.
From Android
Open your Phone app, long-press 0 to get +, then dial +90 + the number. In Chrome, open kinvophone.com and call directly without touching your carrier plan.
From a US Landline
Landlines don't have a + key, so use the full exit code: 011 90 then the local number. Check with your phone provider that international calling is enabled to avoid blocked calls.
How to Call Turkey For Free
If the person you're calling in Turkey has a smartphone with internet access, the cheapest way to call them is free: use WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram, Signal, or Google Meet. Both sides need the same app, and calls travel over the internet rather than the phone network — no per-minute fees, no country code needed.
For calling any regular Turkey landline or mobile number — the kind that requires dialing +90 — there is no truly free option, because someone has to pay the termination fee to connect the call. Kinvo is the lowest-cost option for dialing Turkey phone numbers, starting at $0.12/min with no subscription, compared to $1–$3/min at most US carrier rates.
Turkey Calling Tips
Drop the leading 0 from Turkish numbers. Istanbul landlines start with 0212 (European) or 0216 (Asian), becoming +90 212 or +90 216. Mobile numbers start with 05 (becomes +90 5). Turkey permanently adopted UTC+3 in 2016 and does not change clocks. Business hours are 9 AM to 6 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I dial Turkey from the US?
From a US mobile phone, dial +90 followed by the local Turkey number (long-press the 0 key to get the + sign). From a US landline, dial 011 90 and then the number. Drop any leading 0 from the local number.
Is +1 the same as 011?
No. +1 is the country code for the United States and Canada. 011 is the US international exit code used before dialing any foreign country code. To call Turkey from the US, you use 011 + 90, not +1.
How do I call Turkey from an iPhone?
Open the Phone app, press and hold the 0 key until a + appears, then dial +90 followed by the local Turkey number. Or open kinvophone.com in Safari and call directly from the browser at $0.12/min.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing Turkey?
Yes — when calling from outside Turkey, drop any leading 0 from the local number after entering the country code. The leading 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and is only used for in-country calls.
How can I call Turkey for free?
If the recipient has a smartphone with internet, use WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram, or Signal — free over data. For calling any regular Turkey phone number, Kinvo is the cheapest option from $0.12/min.
Can I dial Turkey from my browser without an app?
Yes. Kinvo works entirely in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge using WebRTC. No download, no SIM swap, no carrier add-on needed — just sign up and dial +90 + the local number.
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