How to call Iran from India
- 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 India
How to make a call to Iran from India: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts an Iranian area code: Tehran province is 21 after 98, never 021.
- 00India exit code
- 98Country code of Iran
- 21Tehran province
- 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
- 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
Do not dial the 0 after 98
A 0 starts Iranian area codes inside Iran only. From India, it stays out, and the longest number is a 10-digit number.
- Fails
- 00 98 021 x
- Works
- 00 98 21 x
Codes for more provinces
These provinces are not in the list above. Dial the code right after 98.
- Isfahan province00 98 31
- Qazvin province00 98 28
- Kerman province00 98 34
- Yazd province00 98 35
Calling Iran cell phones: save +98
A contact saved as +98 and the number works from any mobile in India, so you never type 00.
Calling Iran from India without an international plan
Suparelay calls Iran for $0.56/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in India charge up to $0.22/min
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.56 landline$0.58 mobile |
 | $0.13 + tax |
 | $0.16 + tax |
 | $0.22 + tax |
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 stays at 2 hours, because Iran keeps one clock all year.
- Time difference
- All year: 2 hours behind Kolkata
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Iran fails
New Vi postpaid lines need physical verification for ISD
A new Vi postpaid line does not get international calls until Vi verifies the subscriber in person. This applies to every destination.
Vi, Postpaid Terms and ConditionsVi postpaid ISD discount ends during national roaming
The discounted ISD rate of a Vi postpaid plan or pack applies only on the home network. During national roaming, Vi charges the standard ISD rate for every destination.
Vi, Postpaid ISD Call Rates & ISD CodesFrom 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 India on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +98, then the number. It works from any mobile in India
Are calls to Iran included in India phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in India that we checked includes Iran in a plan
How much does it cost to call Iran from India?
With no plan, carriers in India charge up to $0.22 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How much does Jio charge to call Iran?
Jio charges $0.16 a minute to a landline in Iran and $0.16 to a mobile
How to call Golestān from India?
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 call Iran from India for free? Is there 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
How to call Iran from India 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 India?
From a landline in India, dial 00 98, then the number
How do I call Iran from India with 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. All year: 2 hours behind Kolkata