Area Code 426 – Bingol

Geographic Overview

The +90 426 country and area code combination is the international dialing prefix for the province of Bingöl, located in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey. This geographic area code is assigned under the national numbering plan of Türkiye, administered by the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK). The 426 code covers the entire administrative province of Bingöl, including its central district and all dependent towns and villages. Key localities served by this code include the provincial capital Bingöl city, as well as districts such as Genç, Karlıova, Solhan, Adaklı, Kiğı, Yayladere, Yedisu, and Sancak. The region is characterized by its mountainous terrain and is known for its agricultural and livestock activities.

Dialing Formats

When calling a fixed-line number in Bingöl from abroad, the international format is: +90 426 XXX XX XX. From within Turkey, callers must use the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code and subscriber number: 0 426 XXX XX XX. The subscriber number is seven digits long, making the total national significant number (NSN) length ten digits (including the leading 0). For local calls within the same area code, dialing the 7-digit subscriber number directly is permitted in most cases, though some operators may require the full national format. It is important to note that Turkey has implemented mobile number portability and fixed-line number portability, but geographic area codes like 426 remain tied to the physical location of the exchange.

Caller Instructions

For international callers, always replace the leading zero of the area code with the country code +90. For example, to call a number in Bingöl, dial +90 426 123 45 67. If you are within Turkey but outside the 426 area, dial 0 426 123 45 67. For local calls within Bingöl, you may dial 123 45 67 directly. Emergency services in Turkey are reached via 112 (medical), 110 (fire), and 155 (police), which are three-digit numbers and do not require an area code.

Technical and Regulatory Notes

The 426 code is a geographic area code, meaning that the tariff for calls to this destination is typically based on the distance and time of day, though many operators now offer flat-rate national calling plans. The code is allocated exclusively for fixed-line PSTN and VoIP services that are registered to a physical address within the Bingöl province. As of recent years, Turkey has been transitioning to IP-based networks, but the geographic numbering structure remains in place. There are no overlay codes currently planned for Bingöl, so the 426 code is unique for the province.