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Last updated: 2026-08-17
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Turkey Plate Codes 2026: What City Is 34?

First two digits are the province. Learn the map, decode instantly, and link fuel or currency tips for trips.

How Turkish plates work

On a standard Turkish plate, the first two digits are the province traffic code from 01 (Adana) to 81 (Düzce). Code 34 means Istanbul; 06 Ankara; 35 Izmir; 16 Bursa. The remaining letters and digits are registration sequence, not ownership data.

This site does not look up owners, liens or official registry records. Use the free plate tool to map what you see to a province, then jump to fuel, MTV or FX helpers for trip budgeting. Informational only — e-Devlet and agencies remain authoritative.

Most searched province codes

Search demand clusters around big cities: 34 Istanbul, 06 Ankara, 35 Izmir, 16 Bursa, 07 Antalya, 01 Adana, 27 Gaziantep, 41 Kocaeli, 42 Konya and 33 Mersin. Coastal tourism also surfaces 09 Aydın, 48 Muğla, 22 Edirne and 31 Hatay.

Memorising all 81 codes is optional; typing a sample like 34 ABC 123 is faster and reduces mix-ups such as 34 vs 43. Holiday routes and industrial corridors simply change which codes you notice most often.

Foreign plates and FX

Near borders and holiday corridors you will see German, Greek, Bulgarian, Dutch and Gulf plates. Recognising the country helps you pick EUR, USD or GBP and estimate a TRY travel float with the converter tip.

Do not force a Turkish province table onto a foreign format. Select the country first, convert a round amount (for example 100 units), and treat the result as budgeting information — not investment advice or a bank quote.

Link fuel, MTV and fines

After decoding a province, open that city’s approximate pump prices, then estimate trip cost with distance × consumption × litre price. MTV and traffic-fine tools complete the annual car budget picture.

A soft workflow: decode plate → note city → run fuel → optionally MTV. Soft CTA: try the plate tool, then continue to related calculators without creating an account.

Special series and common mistakes

Diplomatic, temporary or special series may not follow the everyday 01–81 reading. Blurry photos and swapped digits (06/16, 34/43) cause many false answers. Never treat a decode as “who owns this car?”

If unsure, trust the registration card and official channels. Our tool is a province/format bridge for travellers and curious drivers, not a police or registry query.

2026 checklist

1) Enter a sample plate. 2) Confirm the province name. 3) Open /fuel/{city} if you need pump context. 4) For foreign plates, convert currency. 5) Keep MTV or fine estimates separate.

These five steps clear most roadside “what city is that?” moments in seconds. Results are informational; official documents prevail.

Practical tips

  • Try 34 ABC 123 in the plate tool.
  • Pick a country and convert 100 units to TRY.
  • Open the matching province fuel page after decode.
  • Double-check lookalike codes such as 34/43.
  • Do not treat special plates as standard 01–81.
  • Not an official registry or owner lookup.
  • Pair with MTV or traffic-fine tools for yearly car costs.

FAQ

What city is plate 34?

Province code 34 is Istanbul. The first two digits are the traffic code; the rest is sequence. This is not an owner lookup.

Does the tool query registration?

No. It only maps province or foreign format tips and optional FX context. Use official channels for registration debts or ownership.

Are all 81 provinces covered?

Yes — codes 01–81 resolve to province names in the tool. Typing a sample plate is usually faster than memorising the list.

How do I handle a foreign plate?

Identify the country format first, then convert a round FX amount to TRY for travel cash planning. Do not apply the Turkish province table.

Can I link plates to fuel cost?

Yes. Decode the province, open its fuel page, then estimate distance × consumption × pump price with the fuel calculator.

Is the result official?

It is practical information for standard plates. Special series and official records can differ; the registration document wins.

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