How to Call Turkmenistan (+993)
Country code, exit codes, phone number format, and common mistakes when calling Turkmenistan from abroad.
Dialing format
Calling Turkmenistan
011 993 XXXX XXXX
Exit code
Dial this first to exit US
Country code
Turkmenistan country code
Area code
City/region code
Local number
The subscriber number
From the US, dial 011 to place an international call, then 993 for Turkmenistan, then the area code (drop any leading 0), followed by the local number. With Telvio you dial the same format — no prefix change needed.
Exit codes by source country
The exit code depends on where YOU are calling from. On mobile phones and VoIP apps, use + instead.
| Calling from | Exit code | You dial |
|---|---|---|
| United States / Canada | 011 | 011 993 ... |
| United Kingdom | 00 | 00 993 ... |
| Australia | 0011 | 0011 993 ... |
| Most of Europe | 00 | 00 993 ... |
| Japan | 010 | 010 993 ... |
| From a mobile / VoIP app | + | +993 ... |
Turkmenistan phone number format
Common mistakes
- ✕ Keeping the leading 8 when dialing from abroad. Drop it — it is only for domestic calls within Turkmenistan.
- ✕ Using the wrong exit code. Each country has its own (US: 011, UK: 00). On mobile, just use +.
- ✕ Forgetting the country code +993. Without it, the call will fail or route locally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Turkmenistan?
The country code for Turkmenistan is +993. Dial this after your exit code (or use + on a mobile) before the local number.
How do I call Turkmenistan from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 993 + local number. From a mobile or VoIP app like Telvio: dial +993 + local number.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when calling Turkmenistan?
Yes. Turkmenistan uses 8 as a trunk prefix for domestic calls. When dialing internationally, drop the leading 8 from the local number.
What is the exit code to call Turkmenistan from my country?
The exit code depends on where you are calling FROM, not the destination. The US uses 011, the UK and most of Europe use 00, Australia uses 0011. On any mobile phone or VoIP app, you can use + instead.
Can I call Turkmenistan mobile phones internationally?
Yes. Dial the country code +993 followed by the mobile number (without the leading 8). VoIP apps like Telvio make this easy — just enter the full number with country code.
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