How to call Iran from Australia
- From mobile
- +98 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 0011 98 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.56/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Iran from Australia
How to make a call to Iran from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Iranian area codes start with 0 at home, but you drop that 0 after 98.
- 0011Australia exit code
- 98Country code of Iran
- 17Golestān
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +98 xx xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +98 21 2345 6789
- Mobile
- +98 21 2345 6789
- Landline
- 0011 98 21 2345 6789
Main area codes in Iran
The area code comes right after 98, then the local number
- Golestān0011 9817then the local number
- Alvand0011 9826then the local number
- Mazandaran0011 9811then the local number
- Gilan0011 9813then the local number
- Tehran province0011 9821then the local number
- Semnan province0011 9823then the local number
- Zanjan province0011 9824then the local number
- Qom province0011 9825then the local number
Before you call Iran
Dial Tehran and other big areas
Type the area code right after 98, with no 0.
- Tehran province0011 98 21
- Isfahan province0011 98 31
- Gilan0011 98 13
Count 10 digits after 98
A 10-digit number is the area code without its 0, then the local number.
- 0011exit
- 98Iran
- 21Tehran
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
Dial Iran from an iPhone
The plus sign replaces 0011, so a saved contact works at home and abroad.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 98
- Dial the area code and number
Calling Iran from Australia without an international plan
Suparelay calls Iran for $0.56/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.52/min. Telstra includes Iran in no plan, and Optus Prepaid Supercharge adds a flagfall to every call.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | $0.56 landline$0.58 mobile |
 | $1.52 landline · $1.12 mobile |
 | $0.49 |
 | $0.55 + $0.19 per call$0.20 with plan |
Want to call Iran?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Iran
The time now in Iran, and the best hours to call. The gap changes in April and October because Sydney moves its clocks, while Iran keeps one time all year.
- Time difference
- April to October: 6.5 hours behind Sydney
- October to April: 7.5 hours behind Sydney
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Iran fails
Optus Supercharge adds 39c per call
On Optus Prepaid Supercharge, every international call costs a 39c flagfall. The per-minute rate comes on top of it.
Optus, Optus Prepaid Supercharge | International Call RatesFrom any country, a call to Iran also fails when
- The 0 stays in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How to make a free call to Iran?
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
Is there an Optus free call to Iran?
Yes, up to 800 minutes. Optus includes 800 minutes to Iran with Optus Flex Plus $395 recharge
How to call Iran from Australia on a cell phone?
Dial +98, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia
Calling Iran cell phones: how do I dial a +98 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 98 and the number
Do I need to dial 0011 to call Iran?
From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 98. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How can I call Iran from Australia?
Dial 0011 98, then the number. From a mobile, +98 works too
How to make an international call to Iran?
Dial 0011 98, then the number. From a mobile, +98 works too
How to call Iran landline from Australia?
From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 98, then the number
How to call Golestān from Australia?
For Golestān, dial 0011 98 17, then the local number
Are calls to Iran included in Australia phone plans?
On some plans. Optus includes calls to Iran in its plans. Vodafone charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
Does Vodafone include a call to Iran?
With the $10 International Value Pack. Without it, Vodafone charges $0.55 a minute to a landline and $0.55 to a mobile
How much does it cost to call Iran from Australia?
With no plan, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.52 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Is there an unlimited call to Iran from Australia?
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
Can I call Iran on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 98 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Iran
What is the best app to call Iran?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Iran without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
Why isn't my call going through to Iran?
The usual causes: the 0 stays in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
What is the time difference, and when is the best time to call Iran?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Iran. April to October: 6.5 hours behind Sydney. October to April: 7.5 hours behind Sydney