How to call Iran from the Netherlands
- 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 the Netherlands
How to make a call to Iran from the Netherlands: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Iran numbers lose the leading 0 after 98, so Tehran province is 21, not 021.
- 00The Netherlands 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
Area codes for big provinces
Type the code right after 98, with no 0 in front of it.
- Tehran00 98 21
- Isfahan00 98 31
- Golestān00 98 17
Drop the 0 of the area code
Dial a 10-digit number after 98. Saved Iranian numbers often start with 0, and that 0 breaks the call.
- Fails
- 00 98 0 21 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 98 21 xxxx xxxx
Calling Iran cell phones from mobile
The plus replaces 00 on a mobile.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 98
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling Iran from the Netherlands without an international plan
Suparelay calls Iran for $0.56/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the Netherlands charge up to $1.41/min. KPN and Odido need a bundle for Iran, and Vodafone has no plan that includes it.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | $0.56 landline$0.58 mobile |
 | $1.13 |
 | $1.41 |
 | $1.41 |
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. Iran does not change its clocks, so the time difference to Amsterdam moves when the Netherlands changes its own.
- Time difference
- March to October: 1.5 hours ahead of Amsterdam
- October to March: 2.5 hours ahead of Amsterdam
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Iran fails
Calls to EU numbers can cost extra
On Odido, calls from Netherlands to foreign EU numbers usually fall outside your bundle and cost extra.
Odido, Bellen naar het buitenland binnen de EUFrom 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 the Netherlands cell phone or mobile?
Dial +98, then the number. It works from any mobile in the Netherlands
Are calls to Iran included in the Netherlands phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the Netherlands that we checked includes Iran in a plan
How much does it cost to call Iran from the Netherlands?
With no plan, carriers in the Netherlands charge up to $1.41 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Golestān from the Netherlands?
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 the Netherlands for free?
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 the Netherlands 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 Iran landline from the Netherlands?
From a landline in the Netherlands, dial 00 98, then the number
How do I call Iran from the Netherlands?
Dial 00 98, then the number. From a mobile, +98 works too
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 Amsterdam. October to March: 2.5 hours ahead of Amsterdam