Turkey's country code is +90. From the UK, dial +90 then the 10-digit national significant number without the domestic leading 0. An Istanbul European-side landline printed as 0212 XXX XX XX is +90 212 XXX XX XX. An Istanbul Anatolian-side landline printed as 0216 XXX XX XX is +90 216 XXX XX XX. A Turkish mobile printed as 05XX XXX XX XX is +90 5XX XXX XX XX. Do not keep the trunk 0: +90 0212 is a misdial.
How to dial
Use one of these origin formats:
- ›+90 plus the number with the leading 0 dropped (usual on a mobile)
- ›00 90 plus the same digits from a UK landline that still needs the international access prefix
Ofcom's National Telephone Numbering Plan designates 00 as access to international telephone numbers from the UK. + is a substitute on many mobiles. Do not assume every device accepts the same input.
More numbers: call Turkey. Area codes: Turkey calling codes.
The ITU E.164 list assigns 90 to Turkey. Turkey's ITU national numbering plan (ICTA communication of 2.III.2018) sets national significant numbers at 10 digits. NDC 212 is Istanbul (European part); NDC 216 is Istanbul (Anatolian part). Several 5xx NDCs are listed as mobile. A prefix is a format hint, not proof of the current network (number portability is implemented).
Cost
A call from the UK to Turkey is an international call from home. That is not the same as roaming while you are in Turkey.
EE's call-abroad page sells International Pass and International Extra add-ons for calls from the UK. Inclusive minutes, if any, are plan-specific. Check whether Turkey is named on the destination list.
Listed WorldDial rates checked on 13 September 2026: $0.09/min to landlines and $0.35/min to mobiles, in USD. Calls are billed in whole minutes, rounded up. Check the current rate for your number on rates before adding credit.
If Turkey is already in your UK calling allowance, use your handset. If it is not, you can place the call in the browser. How calling works: how it works.
When 800 is the wrong number
Turkish NDC 800 is listed in the ITU plan as freephone. Do not assume a domestic toll-free number will work from the UK. Use the number the organisation publishes for international callers.
Ziraat Bankasi contacts for overseas callers are on Ziraat Bankasi from abroad.
Time difference
Turkey uses TRT (UTC+3) year-round. Versus the UK that is usually three hours ahead in winter and two hours ahead in summer (UK BST). Use the office hours on the page you are calling. A general country guide cannot predict queue length.
Format mistakes to avoid
- ›Keeping the domestic 0 (+90 212, not +90 0212)
- ›Using 212 for an Anatolian-side Istanbul number (216) without checking the printed NDC
- ›Assuming an 800 number will work from the UK
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FAQs
What is the international dialing code for Turkey?
+90. From the UK, dial +90 or 00 90, then the 10-digit Turkish number with the leading 0 dropped.
Do I drop a leading 0 for Turkey?
Yes. The domestic 0 is a trunk prefix. An Istanbul European-side line printed 0212 … is +90 212 ….
What does WorldDial charge to Turkey?
Listed WorldDial rates checked on 13 September 2026: $0.09/min to landlines and $0.35/min to mobiles, in USD. Check rates for the number you will dial.