0212 area code — Istanbul (Europe)
In Turkey, the area code 0212 covers Istanbul (Europe). Numbers are written internationally as +90 212.
How to call Istanbul (Europe)
- From abroad
- +90 212 XXX XXXX
- Within Turkey
- 0212 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +90
About the 0212 area code
When you see a number beginning +90 212, it belongs to Istanbul (Europe): the 90 is Turkey's country calling code and 212 is the area code.
Area codes like 0212 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Turkey number. To actually receive an SMS on a Turkey number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Istanbul (Europe)?
Istanbul (Europe) uses the area code 0212, written internationally as +90 212.
How do I call Istanbul (Europe) from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +90 212, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Istanbul (Europe)?
Istanbul (Europe) is in the Europe/Istanbul time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0212 a mobile or a landline code?
0212 is a geographic (landline) area code for Istanbul (Europe). Mobile numbers in Turkey use their own separate prefixes.