Area Code 318 – Kirikkale
The phone area code for Kirikkale is 318 (international format +90318). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Kirikkale
Geographic Overview
The area code 318 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the province of Kirikkale in central Anatolia, Türkiye. Kirikkale is an industrial city located approximately 80 kilometers east of Ankara, the capital. The code covers the entire provincial administrative area, including the central districts of Kirikkale (Merkez), Yahşihan, Karakeçili, Sulakyurt, Bahşili, Balışeyh, Çelebi, and Delice. As a geographic code, it is used exclusively for fixed-line (PSTN) services, although some VoIP providers may offer numbers with this code for local presence.
Dialing Formats
When calling a Kirikkale fixed-line number, the dialing format depends on the caller's location:
- Within Türkiye (including Kirikkale): Dial the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 318 and the 7-digit subscriber number. Example: 0 318 234 56 78.
- From abroad: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries, or + from mobile), then the country code 90, the area code 318 (without the leading 0), and the 7-digit subscriber number. Example: +90 318 234 56 78.
All fixed-line subscriber numbers in Kirikkale are 7 digits long, and there are no overlay codes or additional digit requirements. The total number length for international dialing is 12 digits (including +90).
Caller Instructions
Local callers within Kirikkale must still dial the area code when calling another fixed-line number in the same province, as Türkiye uses closed dialing plan. International callers should replace the leading '0' of the national trunk prefix with the country code +90. For example, a caller from the United States would dial 011 90 318 234 56 78.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
The 318 code is managed by the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK) of Türkiye. Number portability allows subscribers to retain their 318 numbers when switching operators, but the geographic significance remains tied to the original location. Mobile numbers in Türkiye always begin with 5xx and are not assigned to geographic codes like 318. For emergency services, callers should dial 112 (national emergency number) regardless of location.