Area Code 324 – Icel
The phone area code for Icel is 324 (international format +90324). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Icel
Overview of Area Code 324 (İçel)
Area code 324 is the geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the province of Mersin, historically known as İçel, in southern Türkiye. This code covers the entire administrative province, including its central districts and surrounding municipalities. The province is a major port and industrial hub on the Mediterranean coast, with Mersin city as its capital.
Geographic Coverage
The 324 area code serves all landline and fixed-line subscribers within the provincial borders of Mersin. Key districts include:
- Akdeniz
- Mezitli
- Toroslar
- Yenişehir
- Tarsus (ancient city and economic center)
- Erdemli
- Silifke
- Anamur
Note that mobile numbers in Türkiye are non-geographic and begin with 5xx codes, so they are not affected by area code 324.
Dialing Formats
To call a fixed-line number within the 324 area code, the following formats apply:
- Local calls (within the same area code): Dial the 7-digit subscriber number only. Example: 123 45 67.
- Domestic long-distance calls (from other provinces): Dial 0 324 followed by the 7-digit subscriber number. Example: 0 324 123 45 67.
- International calls (from abroad): Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 or +), then 90 324 followed by the 7-digit subscriber number. Example: +90 324 123 45 67.
Overlay and Numbering Plan
Türkiye's numbering plan follows ITU-T E.164. The 324 code is a geographic code with a variable subscriber number length, typically 7 digits for fixed lines. There is currently no overlay code for Mersin; 324 remains the sole area code for the province. All fixed-line numbers under 324 are assigned to Türk Telekom and alternative fixed-line operators, but number portability allows subscribers to retain their numbers when switching providers.
Caller Instructions
For callers within Türkiye, always include the leading 0 when dialing from a different area code. For international callers, omit the leading 0 and use the country code +90. When calling from a mobile phone, it is common to use the international format (+90 324 ...) even domestically, as it is universally recognized.
Ensure you have the correct 7-digit subscriber number; missing digits will result in a failed call. For emergency services, always dial 112 (national emergency number) regardless of location.