Area Code 22 – Turku/Pori
The phone area code for Turku/Pori is 22 (international format +35822). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 22
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📍 Geographic Location of Turku/Pori
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The Finnish country calling code +358, when combined with the area code 22, routes calls to the Turku and Pori region in southwestern Finland. This geographic area code serves the city of Turku (Åbo in Swedish), the regional capital of Southwest Finland (Varsinais-Suomi), as well as the city of Pori, located on the west coast in the Satakunta region. The code covers a broad area that includes numerous municipalities, such as Raisio, Kaarina, Naantali, and Liedon, in addition to the urban centers of Turku and Pori.
Dialing Formats and Number Structure
When dialing a Finnish landline number within the Turku/Pori area, the national format is 0 22 XXX XXXX (or 02 2XXX XXX in the older shorter format). The leading '0' is the national trunk prefix used for domestic calls. For international callers, the number must be dialed as +358 22 XXX XXXX, omitting the leading '0'. The total length of a complete international number, including the country code and area code, is typically 10 to 11 digits, excluding the '+' sign.
Local and International Call Instructions
For callers within Finland, dialing a number in the Turku/Pori region requires the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code '22' and the subscriber number. For example, to call a landline in Turku from Helsinki, you would dial 022 XXX XXXX. For callers outside Finland, the international access code of their country (e.g., 00 in most European countries, 011 in the US/Canada) is followed by the Finnish country code +358, then the area code without the leading '0', and the subscriber number. For instance, from the United States, you would dial 011 358 22 XXX XXXX.
Overlay Considerations and Numbering Plan
Finland's numbering plan does not currently employ overlay codes for geographic areas; each region has a distinct area code, and numbers are not portable between geographic areas. However, number portability within the same geographic area is possible, meaning a subscriber may retain their number when switching operators. The area code 22 is strictly geographic and is not used for mobile or non-geographic services. Mobile numbers in Finland begin with 4, 5, or 7 and are not tied to a specific region.
Practical Usage Notes
When storing Finnish numbers in an international format, it is essential to use the plus sign and country code, as this format is universally recognized and ensures correct routing from any country. For example, a Turku landline number would be stored as +358 22 XXX XXXX. This format is also recommended for VoIP and mobile phone contacts to avoid confusion when traveling.