Area Code 338 – Karaman

Overview of Area Code 338

Area code 338 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the province of Karaman in central Türkiye. It was introduced as an overlay for the older code 338 (which originally served Karaman) to accommodate the growing demand for telephone numbers in the region. As of the latest numbering plan, both 338 and the legacy code 338 are in use, but 338 is the primary code for new assignments. The code is part of the Turkish numbering plan under the country calling code +90.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

Karaman is a landlocked province located in the Central Anatolia region, bordered by Konya to the north, Mersin to the south, and Antalya to the southwest. The administrative capital is the city of Karaman, which is the largest urban center in the province. The area code 338 covers all districts within the province, including Ayrancı, Başyayla, Ermenek, Kazımkarabekir, and Sarıveliler. The province is known for its historical significance and agricultural production, particularly grains and fruits.

Dialing Formats

For local callers within Türkiye, dial the area code followed by the 7-digit subscriber number. For example, to call a landline in Karaman from Istanbul, you would dial: 0 338 XXX XX XX. The leading '0' is the trunk prefix used for domestic calls.

For international callers, you must replace the trunk prefix with the country code for Türkiye (+90). The format becomes: +90 338 XXX XX XX. For instance, if you are calling from the United States, you would dial: 011 90 338 XXX XX XX (or use the '+' sign on mobile phones).

Numbering and Overlay Considerations

Subscriber numbers in the 338 area code are 7 digits long, resulting in a total of 10 digits when including the area code (excluding the trunk prefix). The numbering capacity is sufficient for the current population, but an overlay was introduced to ensure future availability. As a result, some numbers in the region may still be assigned under the older code 338, but new numbers are primarily allocated under 338. When dialing within the same area code, local calls can be made by dialing only the 7-digit subscriber number, but it is recommended to always use the full national format to avoid confusion, especially with overlay codes.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Türkiye): Dial 0 338 [subscriber number] for landline calls. For mobile calls, the same format applies.
• International callers: Dial your country's exit code, then 90 338 [subscriber number] (or simply +90 338 [subscriber number] on mobile phones).
• Important: Do not omit the area code when calling from a mobile phone, as Turkish mobile numbers are not location-specific and require the full national number.

Always verify the subscriber number length before dialing, as some legacy numbers may have fewer digits, but the standard is 7 digits.