Turkmenistan +993
To call Turkmenistan from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 993, then the local number without its leading 8. In full: +993 66 123456.
The country calling code for Turkmenistan is +993. A number starting +993 or 00993 is a call to or from Turkmenistan. From abroad: +993 66 123456.
To call Turkmenistan from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 993, then the local number without its leading 8. The +993 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Turkmenistan from abroad
011 993 66 12345600 993 66 1234560011 993 66 123456+993 66 12345666 123456 is a real-format Turkmenistan mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 8.
Turkmenistan area codes
In Turkmenistan, landlines usually include an area code after +993 (without its leading 8). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
(8 12) 34-56-78from abroad+993 12 34-56-788 66 123456from abroad+993 66 123456Landline numbers in Turkmenistan have 8 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 8 digits. The national prefix 8 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +993.
Calling abroad from Turkmenistan
To call another country from Turkmenistan, dial the exit code 8 10 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Turkmenistan to the United States, for example: + 1 201 555 0123.
A Turkmenistan number in international format is written +993 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 8.
Cheapest ways to call Turkmenistan
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Turkmenistan for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +993?
Turkmenistan has the country calling code +993.
How do I call Turkmenistan from the United States?
Dial 011, then 993, then the local number without its leading 8 — for example 011 66 123456.
What does +993 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Turkmenistan. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +993 mobile or landline?
The +993 code identifies the country, not the line type; Turkmenistan landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Turkmenistan
2 mobile network operators run their own networks in Turkmenistan. The largest is TM CELL, with about 3.00 million subscribers (October 2012). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Altyn Asyr
Owned by TM CELL
Owned by Ashgabat City Telephone Network
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Turkmenistan: LTE 2600. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Staying connected in Turkmenistan
With 88 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, mobile coverage in Turkmenistan is not universal — keep a landline number as a backup when you can. Only 18 % of people use the internet, so a plain phone call may reach more people than an app.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
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