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Comprehensive Turkey Shopping Guide

Turkey & International Clothing & Shoe Size Chart (European EU Standards)

💡 In Turkey, all brands and retailers follow European (EU) sizing standards. Use this table to convert to your local sizes:

👗 Women's Clothing Sizes (Dresses, Tops, Jackets)
International Size Turkey / Europe (EU) US Size UK Size Chest (cm) Waist (cm)
XS342680 - 83 cm62 - 65 cm
S364884 - 87 cm66 - 69 cm
M3861088 - 91 cm70 - 73 cm
L4081292 - 95 cm74 - 77 cm
XL42101496 - 99 cm78 - 81 cm
2XL441216100 - 104 cm82 - 86 cm
3XL461418105 - 109 cm87 - 91 cm
👔 Men's Clothing Sizes (Suits, Shirts, T-shirts)
International Size Turkey / Europe (EU) US / UK Size Collar Size (Shirt) Chest (cm)
S463637 - 38 cm90 - 93 cm
M483839 - 40 cm94 - 97 cm
L504041 - 42 cm98 - 101 cm
XL524243 - 44 cm102 - 106 cm
2XL544445 - 46 cm107 - 111 cm
3XL564647 - 48 cm112 - 116 cm
👞 Shoe Sizes (Women & Men in Centimeters)
Turkish Size (EU) Foot Length (cm) Women (US) Men (US) UK Size
3623.0 cm5.5-3.5
3723.5 cm6.5-4.5
3824.5 cm7.56.05.5
3925.0 cm8.56.56.0
4025.5 cm9.07.06.5
4126.5 cm9.58.07.5
4227.0 cm10.58.58.0
4327.5 cm-9.59.0
4428.0 cm-10.09.5
4529.0 cm-11.010.5

Official Opening & Closing Hours and Holiday Rules in Turkey

Mega Malls & Shopping Centers (AVM)

⏰ Hours: Daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM (extended to 10:30 or 11:00 PM in summer).

📅 Sundays: Always open without closure; Sunday is usually the busiest shopping day.

Historical Covered Bazaars & Souks

⏰ Hours: From 08:30 AM to 07:00 PM.

⚠️ Important Note: Most historic covered bazaars (Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, Koza Han) are completely CLOSED on Sundays.

Wholesale Garment Districts (Laleli, Merter, Osmanbey)

⏰ Hours: Monday to Friday (08:30 AM - 06:30 PM), Saturday half-day (08:30 AM - 02:00 PM).

⛔ Weekend: Completely CLOSED on Sundays; not recommended for wholesale shopping on Sundays.

Official & Religious Holidays (Eid)

🌙 First Day of Eid: Shopping malls open later in the afternoon (around 01:00 PM or 02:00 PM).

🕌 Historic Bazaars: Usually closed completely on the first day or throughout official holidays.

Turkey Official Major Sales & Discount Season Calendar

❄️

Major Winter Sale (Kış İndirimi)

Jan 15 - End of February

Best time for winter coats, jackets, and leather boots; discounts start at 30% and reach up to 70% seasonal clearance in late February.

☀️

Major Summer Sale (Yaz İndirimi)

July 1 - End of August

Massive markdowns on summer fashion, resort wear, and footwear across all international and Turkish brands.

🖤

Legendary Friday / Black Friday (Efsane Cuma)

Last Week of November

The biggest shopping event of the year, featuring massive markdowns on electronics, global fashion, and top Turkish brands at record prices.

🏷️

Outlet Centers (Year-Round Deals)

365 Days a Year

Premier outlet hubs like Venezia, Viaport, Olivium, and Deepo offer year-round 30% to 60% discounts on factory clearance.

Smart Bargaining Tactics & Secrets in Turkish Markets

Where NOT to Bargain:

Modern mall stores and barcode retailers (Zara, Mango, Boyner, etc.), pharmacies, and official restaurants. Prices are fixed in the computerized fiscal system and staff have no discount authority.

Where You SHOULD Bargain (Save Up to 50%):

Historic souks, jewelry/gold shops (negotiate craftsmanship labor fee 'İşçilik', not gold spot price), carpets, leather goods, antiques, spices, and open street markets (Sosyete Pazarı).

🎯 5 Golden Tactics for Professional Bargaining:

  1. Pay in Cash (Nakit): Offer cash in Lira or foreign currency; merchants save on card POS processing fees and often grant an instant 10% to 15% discount.
  2. Ask for the Final Price: Always ask the vendor: "Son fiyat ne olur?" (What is your absolute best price?).
  3. The Slow Walkaway: If the vendor does not accept your offer, smile politely, thank them, and walk away slowly; in most cases they will call you back to close the deal.
  4. Bundle Items Together: Buy multiple items from the same shop and ask for a bundle discount (Paket İndirimi).
  5. Maintain a Poker Face: Never reveal excessive attachment to an item, or the merchant will stand firm on their price.
🗣️ Essential Turkish Shopping & Bargaining Phrases:
Turkish Phrase Pronunciation Meaning
İndirim var mı? In-dee-reem var muh? Is there a discount?
Pahalı! Pa-ha-luh! Too expensive!
Son fiyat ne kadar? Son fee-yat ne ka-dar? What is the best final price?
Nakit ödeyeceğim Na-keet oh-deh-yeh-jeh-yeem I will pay in cash
Tax-Free faturası var mı? Tax-Free fa-too-ra-suh var muh? Do you provide Tax-Free invoices?
Başka rengi var mı? Bash-ka ren-gee var muh? Do you have other colors?
Deneyebilir miyim? De-neh-yeh-bee-leer mee-yeem? Can I try this on?
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