How do I call Turkey from South Africa?

To call Turkey from South Africa, dial the exit code 00, followed by the country code +90, then the phone number. For example, to call the number 501 234 56 78, you would dial: 00 90 501 234 56 78.

What is the country calling code for Turkey when calling from South Africa?

The country calling code for Turkey is +90. To call Turkey from South Africa, dial +90 followed by the local phone number.

What timezone is Turkey in?

Turkey is in the UTC+03:00 timezone.

What currency is used in Turkey?

The official currency of Turkey is the Turkish lira (₺). This is the primary currency used for all transactions in the country.

What is the capital city of Turkey?

The capital city of Turkey is Ankara. It serves as the political and administrative center of the country.

How do I make cheap calls to Turkey when calling from South Africa?

To make affordable calls to Turkey from South Africa, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +90 followed by the local number. No app download required, and our rates are significantly cheaper than traditional phone carriers.

How much does it cost to call Turkey when calling from South Africa?

CallTuv offers competitive rates for calls to Turkey from South Africa. Rates vary depending on whether you're calling a mobile or landline number. Check our rates page for the most up-to-date pricing.

What is the best time to call Turkey from South Africa?

The capital-to-capital time gap is 1h destination ahead. A practical window in South Africa is 08:00-17:00 local time, which maps to standard business hours in Turkey.

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How to Call Turkey from South Africa

Calling Turkey from South Africa: 00 90 [local number].

Turkey Country Code: +90

ISO: TR

TUR

Quick answer

To call Turkey from South Africa, dial 00, then 90, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 90 501 234 56 78.

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Dialing format

00 90 501 234 56 78

Exit code • Country code • Local number

Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Turkey correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Turkey - whether you’re calling Ankara or anywhere else.

Step-by-Step Dialing Guide

Follow these simple steps to make a call to Turkey from South Africa

International Guide

Dial the exit code for South Africa

Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for South Africa.

Add Turkey's country code

Dial the country code +90 for Turkey.

Enter the local phone number

Dial the local phone number in Turkey (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).

Complete dialing format

Full format: 00 90 [local number] - For example: 00 90 612 345 678

HOW TO CALL

International Dialing Format

0090501 234 56 78

Exit Code•Country Code•Phone Number

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Calling Turkey from South Africa: Calling Code, Local Time & More

Calling Code

+90

Capital of Turkey

Ankara

Region

Asia (Western Asia)

Currency of Turkey

Turkish lira (₺)

Turkey Time Zones

UTC+03:00

Current time

Your time

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Turkey

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Turkey at a Glance

Turkey, located in Western Asia, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Ankara, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 86M.

The official currency is the Turkish lira (₺). When calling Turkey, the country code is +90. The country observes the UTC+03:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Turkish.

Destination Calling Profile: Turkey

Population

86M

Population Rank

#16 of 230

Language Footprint

Turkish

Time Zone Footprint

UTC+03:00

City/Area Code Coverage

80 locations listed

Dial Code Status

Exclusive code in dataset

Turkey currently has a 10-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +90.

Route Profile: South Africa to Turkey

Exit Code in South Africa

00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))

South Africa Country Code

+27

Route Dialing Pattern

00 90 501 234 56 78

Capital Time Difference

1h destination ahead

Best Calling Window (Origin Time)

08:00-17:00

Currency Pair

South African rand (R) -> Turkish lira (₺)

Primary languages: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu) and Turkey (Turkish).

Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: South Africa (UTC+02:00) and Turkey (UTC+03:00).

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: South Africa to Turkey

Use this route profile to plan a real call from South Africa to Turkey, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.

From

South Africa

Turkey

South Africa exit code: 00Turkey calling code: +90Time difference: 1h destination ahead

For dialing this route, callers in South Africa usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +90 before the local Turkey number.

South Africa's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+02:00, while Turkey's is UTC+03:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 08:00-17:00.

Dialing from South Africa

South Africa callers are represented by ZA/ZAF, with Pretoria as a capital reference point, Southern Africa, 63M people, South African rand (R), and primary language context of Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho +6 more.

Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +27. Origin time zones: UTC+02:00.

Turkey dialing details

Turkey is represented here by TR/TUR, Ankara, Western Asia, about 86M people, Turkish lira (₺), and primary language context of Turkish.

Destination calling code: +90. Destination time zones: UTC+03:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.

South Africa to Turkey call planning

This route combines South Africa's outbound dialing rules with Turkey's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 1h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 08:00-17:00.

Dialing sequence: 00 90 local number. Business-hour window: 08:00-17:00. Time relationship: 1h destination ahead.

Destination market: Turkey is in Western Asia, with Ankara as a main administrative center. Calls from South Africa may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 86M. Primary language context: Turkish. Local billing and everyday prices use Turkish lira (₺).

Route context: South Africa is listed in Southern Africa with a population of about 63M; Turkey is listed in Western Asia with about 86M. The main listed languages differ: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele +8 more) and Turkey (Turkish). Currency context also changes across the route: South African rand (R) in South Africa and Turkish lira (₺) in Turkey.

From South Africa, the conventional international prefix is 00; mobile callers can usually use +, then +90, then the Turkey local number.Pretoria to Ankara has a 1h destination ahead time relationship, so check the destination workday before placing business or support calls.Turkey language context: Turkish. Keep this in mind when calling businesses, hotels, banks, or local services.For Turkey, check whether you are calling a landline or mobile number because those prices can differ; current context: check live price before dialing.

City & Area Codes for Turkey

80 Locations

City / Region	Area Code	Full Dialing Pattern
Adana	90-322	+90-322 [local number]
Adapazari	90-264	+90-264 [local number]
Adiyaman	90-416	+90-416 [local number]
Afyon	90-272	+90-272 [local number]
Agri	90-472	+90-472 [local number]
Aksaray	90-382	+90-382 [local number]
Amasya	90-358	+90-358 [local number]
Ankara	90-312	+90-312 [local number]
Antalya	90-242	+90-242 [local number]
Ardahan	90-478	+90-478 [local number]
Artvin	90-466	+90-466 [local number]
Aydin	90-256	+90-256 [local number]
Balikesir	90-266	+90-266 [local number]
Bartin	90-378	+90-378 [local number]
Batman	90-488	+90-488 [local number]
Bayburt	90-458	+90-458 [local number]
Bilecik	90-228	+90-228 [local number]
Bingol	90-426	+90-426 [local number]
Bitus	90-434	+90-434 [local number]
Bolu	90-374	+90-374 [local number]
Burdur	90-248	+90-248 [local number]
Bursa	90-224	+90-224 [local number]
Canakkale	90-286	+90-286 [local number]
Cankiri	90-376	+90-376 [local number]
Corum	90-364	+90-364 [local number]
Denizli	90-258	+90-258 [local number]
Diyarbakir	90-412	+90-412 [local number]
Edirne	90-284	+90-284 [local number]
Elazig	90-424	+90-424 [local number]
Erzincan	90-446	+90-446 [local number]
Erzurum	90-442	+90-442 [local number]
Eskisehir	90-222	+90-222 [local number]
Gaziantep	90-342	+90-342 [local number]
Giresun	90-454	+90-454 [local number]
Gumushane	90-456	+90-456 [local number]
Hakkari	90-438	+90-438 [local number]
Hatay	90-326	+90-326 [local number]
Icel (Mersin)	90-324	+90-324 [local number]
Igdir	90-476	+90-476 [local number]
Isparta	90-246	+90-246 [local number]
Istanbul Asya (Asia side)	90-216	+90-216 [local number]
Istanbul Avrupa (Europe side)	90-212	+90-212 [local number]
Izmir	90-232	+90-232 [local number]
Izmit	90-262	+90-262 [local number]
Kahramanmaras	90-344	+90-344 [local number]
Karaman	90-338	+90-338 [local number]
Kars	90-474	+90-474 [local number]
Kastamonu	90-366	+90-366 [local number]
Kayseri	90-352	+90-352 [local number]
Kirikkale	90-318	+90-318 [local number]
Kirklareli	90-288	+90-288 [local number]
Kirsehir	90-386	+90-386 [local number]
Kocaeli	90-262	+90-262 [local number]
Konya	90-332	+90-332 [local number]
Kutahya	90-274	+90-274 [local number]
Malatya	90-422	+90-422 [local number]
Manisa	90-236	+90-236 [local number]
Mardin	90-482	+90-482 [local number]
Mugla	90-252	+90-252 [local number]
Mus	90-436	+90-436 [local number]
Nevsehir	90-384)	+90-384) [local number]
Nigde	90-388	+90-388 [local number]
Ordu	90-452	+90-452 [local number]
Rize	90-464	+90-464 [local number]
Sakarya	90-264	+90-264 [local number]
Samsun	90-362	+90-362 [local number]
Sanliurfa	90-414	+90-414 [local number]
Siirt	90-484	+90-484 [local number]
Sinop	90-368	+90-368 [local number]
Sirnak	90-486	+90-486 [local number]
Sivas	90-346	+90-346 [local number]
Tekirdag	90-282)	+90-282) [local number]
Tokat	90-356	+90-356 [local number]
Trabzon	90-462	+90-462 [local number]
Tunceli	90-428	+90-428 [local number]
Usak	90-276)	+90-276) [local number]
Van	90-432	+90-432 [local number]
Yalova	90-226	+90-226 [local number]
Yozgat	90-354	+90-354 [local number]
Zonguldak	90-372	+90-372 [local number]

Area codes are typically followed by the subscriber number.