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Turkmenistan country code +993 — call Turkmenistan & get a number.
Area code 993 is Turkmenistan's country code — a Central Asian nation bordering the Caspian Sea. Its numbering plan uses a 2-digit area code for landlines (Ashgabat is 12) and a distinct mobile block operated by the state-owned Altyn Asyr (TM Cell). Here's the full dialing guide, fixed TMT time with no daylight saving, and how to get a Turkmenistan virtual number through MCM.
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Turkmenistan at a glance
The numbers and facts you need before you dial.
What is the country code for Turkmenistan?
The country code for Turkmenistan is +993. It's the international dialing prefix assigned to Turkmenistan by the ITU, placed at the front of any Turkmen number when written in full international format — for example, +993 12 XXXXXX for an Ashgabat landline.
Turkmen numbers use a domestic trunk prefix that's dropped when dialing from abroad. Landlines are identified by geographic area codes (12 for Ashgabat, 422 for Türkmenabat, and others), while mobile numbers run through the country's sole mobile operator, Altyn Asyr (TM Cell).
If you only remember one thing: drop the domestic trunk prefix. An Ashgabat landline written locally becomes +993 12 XXXXXX internationally — the domestic trunk sequence is removed and replaced with +993.
All four mean the same thing — they connect your call to Turkmenistan.
How to call Turkmenistan from anywhere
Calling Turkmenistan from abroad is a three-part sequence: your exit code, then 993, then the area code or mobile prefix and subscriber number, with the domestic trunk prefix dropped. From the US: 011 993 12 XXXXXX (Ashgabat landline). From the UK/EU: 00 993 71 XXXXXX (mobile).
Full example: +993 12 XXXXXX — an Ashgabat landline, country code plus area code plus subscriber number.
Turkmenistan phone number format explained
A Turkmen number is built from three parts: +993 (country code), a domestic-only trunk prefix (dropped internationally), and either a geographic area code + subscriber number (landlines) or a mobile prefix + subscriber number (mobiles, all served by Altyn Asyr/TM Cell). Landline area codes include 12 (Ashgabat), 422 (Türkmenabat), 522 (Mary), and 243 (Turkmenbashi). Mobile numbers use prefixes in the 61–65 and 71 ranges.
Landline
Geographic area code (12 Ashgabat, 422 Türkmenabat, 522 Mary, 243 Turkmenbashi) + subscriber number.
Mobile
61–65 or 71 prefix + subscriber number, all issued by Altyn Asyr (TM Cell), Turkmenistan's sole mobile operator.
Turkmenistan area codes — major cities
Drop the local leading 0 when calling from abroad.
| City | Region | Area code |
|---|---|---|
| Ashgabat | Ahal Region | 12 |
| Türkmenabat | Lebap Region | 422 |
| Mary | Mary Region | 522 |
| Turkmenbashi | Balkan Region | 243 |
Turkmenistan mobile network prefixes
The prefix after +993 tells you which network issued the SIM — though number portability means it no longer guarantees the operator.
Altyn Asyr (TM Cell)
the sole mobile network operator in Turkmenistan, state-owned, following the 2018 exit of the previous competing operator MTS Turkmenistan.
Turkmenistan time zone
Turkmenistan keeps Turkmenistan Time (TMT, UTC+5) year-round, with no daylight saving at any point in the year. It shares this offset with much of Central Asia.
Because Turkmenistan never shifts but many other countries do, the practical gap to your location changes only when your own clock moves — Turkmenistan's side of the calculation stays constant year-round.
Since Turkmenistan keeps a fixed UTC+5 offset with no daylight saving, European callers get a reasonably close overlap given the modest time difference, while US callers should aim for their morning to catch the Turkmen afternoon.
Emergency numbers in Turkmenistan
Free to call from any Turkmenistan phone, landline or mobile.
Common mistakes when calling Turkmenistan
Almost every failed international call is a formatting issue, not a network issue.
Keeping the trunk prefix when dialing internationally
A domestic Ashgabat number written locally with an 8-prefixed trunk sequence drops that prefix entirely when you add +993 for an international call.
Assuming Turkmenistan observes daylight saving
It doesn't — Turkmenistan keeps a fixed UTC+5 offset year-round, so the gap to your city shifts only when your own clock changes.
Assuming multiple mobile operators exist
Since 2018, Altyn Asyr (TM Cell) has been the sole mobile network operator in the country — there's no competing carrier to check a number against.
Mixing up landline area codes
Ashgabat is 12, Türkmenabat is 422, Mary is 522, and Turkmenbashi is 243 — confirm the specific code rather than assuming a uniform national prefix.
Assuming standard international connectivity norms apply uniformly
Turkmenistan's telecommunications and internet infrastructure is significantly state-controlled; confirm current conditions for any time-sensitive or technical use case rather than assuming normal international connectivity throughout.
Tips to reduce the cost of calling Turkmenistan
Drop the trunk prefix, keep the rest
The domestic trunk prefix is the only thing that changes between a local Turkmenistan number and its international +993 form.
Confirm the area code by city
Ashgabat (12), Türkmenabat (422), Mary (522), and Turkmenbashi (243) each have distinct codes — verify before dialing.
Route calls through VoIP or a virtual number
Legacy carrier international rates into Turkmenistan can be steep; cloud-routed calling typically costs materially less.
Verify current conditions for time-sensitive calls
Given the state-controlled nature of Turkmenistan's telecom sector, confirm connectivity and hours directly with any specific contact rather than assuming standard international norms.
Why businesses get a Turkmenistan virtual number
Turkmenistan's economy centers heavily on natural gas production, one of the world's largest reserves, alongside cotton and other agricultural exports. A +993 virtual number gives a business a local presence for energy-sector, trade, or logistics coordination without opening a physical office in Ashgabat.
Higher answer rates
A familiar +993 caller ID gets picked up more readily than an unfamiliar international number.
Support the energy and trade sectors
Turkmenistan's natural gas industry drives significant international business communication.
Cheaper inbound for local callers
Callers in Turkmenistan reach your line at local rates instead of international charges.
Centralized routing
Calls to your +993 number route to any team, anywhere in the world.
Faster market entry
Stand up a Turkmen presence without opening a local entity.
Real PSTN presence
A genuine, dialable Turkmenistan number on the public telephone network.
Turkmenistan virtual numbers with My Country Mobile
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How to get your Turkmenistan virtual number
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Contact our team with your use case — Turkmenistan availability is checked case by case against current +993 inventory.
We'll confirm what number types and routing options can be provisioned for your specific need.
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Go live — where a +993 isn't directly available, we'll propose the closest working alternative matched to your use case.
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Turkmenistan +993 — FAQ
What country is area code 993?expand_more
Country code +993 belongs to Turkmenistan, a Central Asian nation bordering the Caspian Sea, Iran, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan.
What is the country code for Turkmenistan?expand_more
+993. Dial it after your exit code, followed by the area code or mobile prefix with the domestic trunk prefix dropped.
Does Turkmenistan observe daylight saving time?expand_more
No. Turkmenistan keeps a fixed Turkmenistan Time (TMT, UTC+5) offset year-round, with no seasonal clock changes.
What is the area code for Ashgabat?expand_more
12. A landline in the capital is dialed internationally as +993 12 XXXXXX.
Who provides mobile service in Turkmenistan?expand_more
Altyn Asyr, trading as TM Cell, is the sole state-owned mobile network operator, following the 2018 exit of the previous competing carrier, MTS Turkmenistan.
How do I call Turkmenistan from the US?expand_more
Dial 011, then 993, then the area code or mobile prefix and subscriber number, dropping the domestic trunk prefix.
What is the capital of Turkmenistan?expand_more
Ashgabat, also the country's largest city and its political, cultural, and economic center.
What currency is used in Turkmenistan?expand_more
The Turkmenistan manat (TMT).
Can I get a virtual Turkmenistan phone number without living there?expand_more
Availability of local +993 numbers depends on current inventory and regulatory requirements — contact My Country Mobile's team with your specific use case to confirm what can be provisioned.
Is Turkmenistan's telecom system fully open internationally?expand_more
Turkmenistan's telecommunications and internet sector is significantly state-controlled. Standard voice calling generally functions for international callers, but confirm current conditions directly for any time-sensitive or technical use case.