How to call Iran from Canada
- From mobile
- +98 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 98 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.56/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Iran from Canada
How to make a call to Iran from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. The exit code is 011, and the 0 before an Iranian area code drops after 98.
- 011Canada exit code
- 98Country code of Iran
- xx xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- 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
- 011 98 21 2345 6789
Main area codes in Iran
The area code comes right after 98, then the local number
- Golestān011 9817then the local number
- Alvand011 9826then the local number
- Mazandaran011 9811then the local number
- Gilan011 9813then the local number
- Tehran province011 9821then the local number
- Semnan province011 9823then the local number
- Zanjan province011 9824then the local number
- Qom province011 9825then the local number
Before you call Iran
Drop the 0 before the area code
Tehran is written 021 in Iran, but you dial 21 after 98, then the rest of the 10-digit number.
- Fails
- 011 98 0 21 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 98 21 xxxx xxxx
Codes for other provinces
Each province has its own code right after 98.
- Qazvin011 98 28
- Isfahan011 98 31
- Kerman011 98 34
- Yazd011 98 35
Calling Iran from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls Iran for $0.56/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39/min. Bell, Freedom Mobile, and Rogers each need a long distance add-on for Iran, or they charge by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper | $0.56 landline$0.58 mobile |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.11 + tax with plan |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.18 + tax with plan |
 | $2.39 + tax$0.18 + tax 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 time difference to Toronto changes in March and November, because Toronto moves its clocks and Iran does not.
- Time difference
- March to November: 7.5 hours ahead of Toronto
- November to March: 8.5 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Iran fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From 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 call an Iran cell phone from Canada?
Dial +98, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
Are calls to Iran included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Iran in a plan
How much does it cost to call Iran from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Golestān from Canada?
For Golestān, dial 011 98 17, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Iran?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 98. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +98 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 98 and the number
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
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
How to call Iran free from Canada?
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
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
How to call Iran landline?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 98, then the number
When is the best time to call Iran?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Iran. March to November: 7.5 hours ahead of Toronto. November to March: 8.5 hours ahead of Toronto
How can I call Iran from Canada?
Dial 011 98, then the number. From a mobile, +98 works too
Calling Iran cell phones from Canada: how to dial?
Dial +98, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
International phone call to Iran: how to call to Iran from a Canada mobile?
Dial 011 98, then the number. From a mobile, +98 works too