Call Turkey from Germany
Affordable calls from Germany to Turkey. No app needed.
Mobile
$0.93
per minute
Landline
$0.11
per minute
Same rate whether you call from Germany or anywhere else
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Best Way to Call Turkey from Germany
Browser-Based (Callana)
Call directly from your browser at web.callana.app. No app download, no SIM card needed. Works from any country.
VoIP / Internet Calling
Use a VoIP service over WiFi or mobile data. Best for regular international callers who make frequent calls to Turkey.
Traditional Carrier
Dial 00 + 90 + local number from your Germany phone. Rates vary by carrier and plan.
How to call Turkey
Call with Callana
Enter the number with the country code. No exit codes or international prefixes needed.
From a regular phone
Dial your country's exit code, then the country code +90, then the local number.
Area codes for major cities
Istanbul
+90-212
Ankara
+90-312
Izmir
+90-232
Antalya
+90-242
Bursa
+90-224
Common Issues When Calling Turkey
Dialing CodeDrop the leading 0 from Turkish mobile numbers
Drop the leading 0 from Turkish mobile numbers
Turkish mobile numbers start with 05 domestically (e.g. 05XX-XXX-XXXX). When calling from abroad, drop the 0: dial +90 5XX-XXX-XXXX. Numbers after +90 are 10 digits.
FormattingIstanbul has two area codes
Istanbul has two area codes
Istanbul uses area code 0212 (European side) and 0216 (Asian side). Internationally: +90 212-XXX-XXXX or +90 216-XXX-XXXX. Ankara uses 312, Izmir uses 232.
Calling Turkey from Germany
Time difference
Turkey is 2 hours ahead of Germany
Best time to call
Evening Germany (6-8 PM CET) = evening Turkey (8-10 PM TRT)
Popular cities called
Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya, Bursa
Peak calling seasons
Ramadan Bayram, Kurban Bayram, Republic Day (Oct 29)
Calling tips
Turkish-Germans form the largest immigrant community in Germany. Bayram (Eid) and Ramadan are peak calling times.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to call Turkey from Germany?
With Callana, calls from Germany to Turkey cost $0.93/min to mobile phones and $0.11/min to landlines. No subscription required — just pay as you go.
What time should I call Turkey from Germany?
Evening Germany (6-8 PM CET) = evening Turkey (8-10 PM TRT). Turkey is 2 hours ahead of Germany. Callana is available 24/7 so you can call anytime.
How do I call Turkey from Germany?
The easiest way is to use Callana in your browser — just enter the Turkey number and we connect you instantly. From a regular phone in Germany, dial 00 + 90 + the local number.
Do I need a special app to call Turkey?
No. Callana works directly in your browser — no app download needed. Just open web.callana.app, add credit, and start calling Turkey from Germany immediately.
What is the best way to call Turkey from Germany?
The easiest way is to use Callana's browser-based calling — no app needed, just open web.callana.app and dial. For traditional calling from Germany, dial 00 then +90 followed by the local number. Callana offers the same low rates regardless of where you call from.
Why is my call to Turkey not connecting?
Common issues when calling Turkey include using the wrong country code format and incorrect digit count. Make sure you're dialing the full international number with the correct country code. If using Callana, enter the number without any exit codes — we handle the routing automatically.