Area Code 252 – Mugla

Overview of Area Code 252 (Muğla, Türkiye)

Area code 252 is the National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the province of Muğla in southwestern Türkiye, under the country's national numbering plan administered by the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK). This geographic code covers the entire administrative province, including its coastal districts and inland towns. The region is a major tourism hub, with popular destinations such as Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye, Dalyan, and Datça.

When dialing a fixed-line number within Muğla, the local format is typically 7 digits after the area code. For example, a local number might appear as 252 XXX XX XX when written in international format. The full international dialing sequence for a caller outside Türkiye is: +90 252 XXX XX XX. Domestic callers within Türkiye dial 0 252 XXX XX XX (including the trunk prefix '0').

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 252 area code serves the entire Muğla Province, which is divided into 13 districts: Muğla (central), Bodrum, Dalaman, Datça, Fethiye, Kavaklıdere, Köyceğiz, Marmaris, Menteşe, Milas, Ortaca, Seydikemer, Ula, and Yatağan. Each district has its own local exchange, but all share the same area code. The province is bordered by Aydın to the north, Denizli to the northeast, and Antalya to the east, with the Aegean Sea to the west and the Mediterranean Sea to the south.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

• Local calls (within Muğla): If you are calling from a fixed line within the same area code, you may only need to dial the 7-digit subscriber number. However, due to number portability and mobile usage, it is safer to always dial the full national format: 0 252 XXX XX XX.
• Domestic long-distance calls (from other provinces in Türkiye): Dial 0 252 XXX XX XX.
• International calls (from abroad): Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), then 90 252 XXX XX XX.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest BTK updates, there is no overlay code for Muğla; the 252 code remains the sole geographic code for the province. However, due to the high demand for numbers in tourist areas, some mobile and VoIP services may use numbers with different prefixes. Always verify the full number before dialing, especially when calling mobile phones, which have their own non-geographic prefixes (e.g., 530, 532, 541, etc.).

Practical Tips for Callers

When calling a business or residence in Muğla from abroad, ensure you drop the leading '0' of the national trunk prefix. For example, a number written as 0 252 123 45 67 in Türkiye becomes +90 252 123 45 67 internationally. If you are using a VoIP service or a mobile phone, always use the international format to avoid misrouting. For emergency services within Muğla, dial 112 (national emergency number) regardless of location.