Communications in Turkey

Most hotels, even certain establishments, give an Internet connection or Wi-Fi, if not in the rooms at least in common areas; ask when you make a booking. In most cities and tourist stops, you'll also be able to find Internet cafés or cafés and other businesses with Wi-Fi.

Recognize that the Turkish electricity supply runs on 220 volts. Many laptops, tablets, and other devices are given with built-in converters, but you will need an adapter that allows you to plug into wall outlets, which take European-type plugs, with two or three round prongs.

Telephone numbers in Turkey have seven-digit local numbers headed by a three-digit city code (toll-free numbers might have fewer or more digits). In Istanbul, European and Asian Istanbul have divide area codes: the code for much of European Istanbul is 212 (making the number look like it's in New York City), and the code for Asian Istanbul (numbers beginning with 3 or 4) is 216. Mobile phone systems vary depending on the carrier but start with 5. The country code for Turkey is 90