How to call Iran
- From mobile
- +98 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 98 xx xxxx xxxx
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How to call Iran from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Iran from abroad
How to make a call to Iran from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Every full Iranian number has 10 digits after 98, and the 0 of the area code drops.
- 00Exit code
- 98Country code of Iran
- 21Tehran
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Iran
Area codes for four regions
Dial the area code right after 98, with no 0. Golestān has its own code.
- Tehran+98 21
- Isfahan+98 31
- Gilan+98 13
- Golestān+98 17
Mobiles lose the leading 0
A saved Iranian mobile starts with 09. After +98, drop that 0.
- Fails
- +98 09xx xxx xxxx
- Works
- +98 9xx xxx xxxx
Three steps for any number
Here is how to call to Iran, and how to call Iran number by number.
- Dial your exit code, or hold 0 for +
- Dial 98 and the area code
- Dial the local number
How Iran phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with a two-digit area code, such as 21 for Tehran or 31 for Isfahan.
- Mobiles
- Starts with 09.
Want to call Iran?
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When to call Iran
The time now in Iran, and the best hours to call. Iran never moves its clocks, so the time difference to your clock changes whenever your country changes its time.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Iran
Offices close on these days by law
- Nov13Martyrdom of FatimaFriday
- Dec23Birthday of Imam AliWednesday
- Jan6Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated)Wednesday
- Jan24Birthday of Mahdi (estimated)Sunday
- Feb11Islamic Revolution DayThursday
- Mar1Martyrdom of Imam Ali (estimated)Monday
Why a call to Iran fails
The 0 stays in the number
Iran's national prefix 0 goes before every number for calls inside the country. The regulator says it must not be dialled from abroad: +98 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Iran, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
Questions
How do I call Iran from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 98 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 98?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call an Iran mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +98, then the number
Why does my call to Iran not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 stays in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Iran now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Iran. Most of Iran keeps the time of Tehran. Iran has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Iran?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Iran. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I call Iran for free, with a call to Iran free online?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +98 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 98 and the number. It works the same in every country
What is the best VoIP app to call Iran?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Iran needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to make an international phone call to Iran?
Dial your exit code, then 98 and the number
How can I call Iran?
Dial your exit code, then 98 and the number
How to call an Iran landline?
Dial your exit code, then 98 and the number
How to make an online call to Iran?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Iran needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to call Iran?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Iran needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser