+993 is the country code for Turkmenistan.
Every phone number in Turkmenistan starts with +993 when you call it from another country. From the US, dial 011 993, then the number without its first 8.
- Time there
- Ashgabat timeTurkmenistan Standard Time, UTC+5, no daylight saving
- From the US or Canada
- 011 993 66 123456
- From the UK and most of Europe
- 00 993 66 123456
- From Australia
- 0011 993 66 123456
- From any mobile phone
- +993 66 123456
- Inside Turkmenistan
- 8 66 123456
- Mobile numbers
- 8 digits after +993, starting 6 or 71
- Landlines
- 8 digits after +993, such as +993 1X XX XX XX in Ahal
Check a +993 number to see whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Pick the country, enter the number without the +993, and the free check shows whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
5 landline areas cover Turkmenistan, from 81 in Ahal to 85 in Mary.
| At home | From abroad | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 81 | +993 1 | Ahal |
| 82 | +993 2 | Balkan |
| 83 | +993 3 | Daşoguz |
| 84 | +993 4 | Lebap |
| 85 | +993 5 | Mary |
In Turkmenistan, the phone number format for apps and SMS gateways is +993 followed by the number without its 8.
| Written | Example | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| At home | 8 66 123456 | Business cards, local ads |
| International | +993 66 123456 | Websites, email signatures |
| E.164 | +99366123456 | APIs, SMS gateways, CRMs |
A missed call from a +993 number you don't know can be a one-ring scam, so check it before calling back.
One-ring scams call once and hang up, hoping you call back a line that bills you international or premium rates.
- Don't call back an international number you don't know. A real caller leaves a message or sends a text.
- Check the number in the box above. A number that is not a working mobile or landline in Turkmenistan is a warning sign.
- Hang up on anyone who wants gift cards, crypto or a wire transfer, or asks you to read out a code that was just texted to you.
- Report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and see the FCC's guide to one-ring scams.
The codes next to +993 belong to other countries, so one wrong digit reaches a different place.
These are the questions people ask most about +993.
Which country uses the +993 country code?
Turkmenistan. Every phone number there starts with +993 when it is dialed from abroad.
How do I call Turkmenistan from the US?
Dial 011, then 993, then the number without its first 8. A mobile number written 8 66 123456 at home is dialed 011 993 66 123456 from the US, or +993 66 123456 from any mobile phone.
Is +993 the same as 00993?
Yes. 00 is the exit code used in most of the world, and the + on a mobile phone stands in for whatever exit code your network uses. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011 instead.
How many digits is a phone number in Turkmenistan?
A mobile number has 8 digits after +993, written 8 66 123456 at home. A landline has 8 digits, written (8 1X) XX-XX-XX at home.
What are the area codes in Turkmenistan?
81 for Ahal, 82 for Balkan, 83 for Daşoguz, 84 for Lebap and 85 for Mary. From abroad, drop the 8 and put +993 in front.
What time is it in Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan is on Turkmenistan Standard Time, UTC+5, all year. It does not use daylight saving time.
How do I check a +993 number that called me?
Enter it in the box above. The free check shows whether it is a valid number from Turkmenistan and whether it is a mobile, a landline or a VoIP line, which helps you spot a one-ring scam before you call back.
Sources: Google's libphonenumber numbering data for lengths, mobile starts, area code places, first-issuing networks and time zones, as of September 24, 2026; the ITU list of country codes.