How to call Iran from France
- From mobile
- +98 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 98 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.56/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Iran from France
How to make a call to Iran from France: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A 10-digit number follows 98: drop the 0 that starts the area code and dial the rest.
- Fails
- 00 98 0 21
- Works
- 00 98 21
- 00France 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
- 00 98 21 2345 6789
Main area codes in Iran
The area code comes right after 98, then the local number
- Golestān00 9817then the local number
- Alvand00 9826then the local number
- Mazandaran00 9811then the local number
- Gilan00 9813then the local number
- Tehran province00 9821then the local number
- Semnan province00 9823then the local number
- Zanjan province00 9824then the local number
- Qom province00 9825then the local number
Before you call Iran
Dial a big province by its code
Each province code goes straight after 98.
- Tehran00 98 21
- Isfahan00 98 31
- Golestān00 98 17
Save contacts for calling Iran cell phones
How do I call Iran from France every time? Save the contact as +98 and the number, and it works at home and when you travel.
Calling Iran from France without an international plan
Suparelay calls Iran for $0.56/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in France charge up to $2.24/min. Bouygues Telecom, Free Mobile, and sfr include Iran only on the named plans; any other plan pays a per-minute rate.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper | $0.56 landline$0.58 mobile |
 | $1.58$0.79 landline · $1.04 mobile + $0.17 per call with plan |
 | No rate published$1.52 with plan |
 | $2.24 |
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. France moves its clocks in March and October, so the time difference to Paris changes then.
- Time difference
- March to October: 1.5 hours ahead of Paris
- October to March: 2.5 hours ahead of Paris
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Iran fails
Free Forfait 2€ needs an option to call destinations outside the plan
On the Free Forfait 2€, calls from France to destinations outside the plan work only with the Option Internationale.
Free Mobile, Brochure tarifaire Forfaits mobilesEU roaming allowances do not cover calls from France to another EU country
Roam like at home covers calls you make while you travel in the EU. It does not cover a call from France to a number in another EU country. Check the international allowance of your plan before you call.
Arcep, Bilan 2024 de la plateforme J’alerte l’Arcep, page 25From 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 Iran from France on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +98, then the number. It works from any mobile in France
Are calls to Iran included in France phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in France that we checked includes Iran in a plan
How much does it cost to call Iran from France?
With no plan, carriers in France charge up to $2.24 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Golestān from France?
For Golestān, dial 00 98 17, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Iran?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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 make a free call to Iran from France?
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 to call Iran from France on WhatsApp?
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 an Iran landline from France?
From a landline in France, dial 00 98, then the number
How to make an international call to Iran?
Dial 00 98, then the number. From a mobile, +98 works too
When is the best time to call Iran?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Iran. March to October: 1.5 hours ahead of Paris. October to March: 2.5 hours ahead of Paris