Area Code 382 – Aksaray

Overview of Area Code 382 (Aksaray, Türkiye)

Area code 382 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the province of Aksaray in the Central Anatolia region of Türkiye. It is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within the province, including the provincial capital, also named Aksaray, and its surrounding districts. The code is part of the Turkish national numbering plan, which adheres to ITU-T E.164 recommendations.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 382 code covers the entire Aksaray Province, which includes the central district (Merkez) and other districts such as Ağaçören, Eskil, Gülağaç, Güzelyurt, Ortaköy, and Sarıyahşi. The province is bordered by Konya, Niğde, Nevşehir, Kırşehir, and Ankara. As a geographic code, it is tied to the physical location of the subscriber's line, and the number is used for local fixed-line services.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

Understanding the correct dialing format is essential for both domestic and international callers.

• Local Calls (within Aksaray): For calls between subscribers within the same area code, you typically dial the 7-digit subscriber number only. However, due to number portability and the possibility of overlay, it is recommended to always dial the full national number to avoid misrouting.
• Domestic Long-Distance (from other provinces in Türkiye): Dial 0 382 XXX XX XX. The leading '0' is the trunk prefix used for national calls.
• International Calls (from outside Türkiye): Dial your country's international exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), followed by Türkiye's country code 90, then the area code without the leading '0', and the subscriber number: +90 382 XXX XX XX.

For example, if the subscriber number is 123 45 67, the international format would be +90 382 123 45 67.

Numbering Structure and Overlay Considerations

Turkish fixed-line numbers using area code 382 consist of 7 digits after the area code, making the total national significant number (NSN) length 10 digits (including the leading '0' for domestic dialing). As of the latest ITU-T operational bulletins, there is no overlay code for Aksaray; the 382 code is exclusively used for the province. However, with the implementation of number portability in Türkiye, a subscriber may retain their 382 number even if they move to a different region, but the geographic significance remains for routing purposes. Callers should always verify the number's validity, as ported numbers may not be tied to the physical location.

Services and Usage

The 382 code is used for traditional fixed-line telephony, including residential and business lines. It also supports ADSL/VDSL and fiber-optic internet services that are bundled with PSTN lines. In recent years, VoIP services have become popular, but they are typically assigned non-geographic numbers or use the subscriber's existing geographic number. For emergency services, callers in Aksaray should dial 112 (national emergency number) regardless of the area code.