Call Turkey from United States
Affordable calls from United States to Turkey. No app needed.
Mobile
$1.27
per minute
Landline
$0.14
per minute
Same rate whether you call from United States or anywhere else
How major carriers compare
| Provider | Rate | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Callana | $1.27/min | Pay as you go |
| AT&T | $2.00/min | AT&T International Day Pass |
| Verizon | $1.79/min | Verizon International Plan |
| T-Mobile | $0.20/min | T-Mobile Stateside International |
Carrier rates are approximate and may vary. Callana rates are the same regardless of where you call from.
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Best Way to Call Turkey from United States
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 011 + 90 + local number from your United States 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 United States
Time difference
Turkey is 8 hours ahead of US Eastern Time
Best time to call
Morning US (9-11 AM ET) = evening Turkey (5-7 PM TRT)
Popular cities called
Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya, Bursa
Peak calling seasons
Ramadan Bayram, Kurban Bayram, Republic Day
Calling tips
Turkish families value calls during Bayram. Tea time in the afternoon is a good window for casual calls.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to call Turkey from United States?
With Callana, calls from United States to Turkey cost $1.27/min to mobile phones and $0.14/min to landlines. No subscription required — just pay as you go.
What time should I call Turkey from United States?
Morning US (9-11 AM ET) = evening Turkey (5-7 PM TRT). Turkey is 8 hours ahead of US Eastern Time. Callana is available 24/7 so you can call anytime.
How do I call Turkey from United States?
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 United States, dial 011 + 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 United States immediately.
What is the best way to call Turkey from United States?
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 United States, dial 011 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.