How to call Iran from Turkey
- 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 Turkey
How to make a call to Iran from Turkey: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. For calling Iran cell phones, type + in place of 00, and the phone adds the exit code of Turkey.
- 00Turkey 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 city in Iran
Each city code comes right after 98. Type it in the dialer above.
- Tehran00 98 21
- Isfahan00 98 31
- Golestān00 98 17
Drop the 0 of the area code
A 10-digit number in Iran is written with a 0 before the area code. After 98, that 0 drops.
- Fails
- 00 98 0 21 local number
- Works
- 00 98 21 local number
Add 30 minutes to Istanbul time
The time difference is half an hour all year, so 20:00 in Istanbul is 20:30 in Iran.
Calling Iran from Turkey without an international plan
Suparelay calls Iran for $0.56/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Turkey charge up to $0.35/min. No Turkcell plan includes Iran, and Türk Telekom needs the Alo Dünya Paketi add-on for its lower rate.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.56 landline$0.58 mobile |
 | $0.24 |
 | $0.35 |
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
- Time difference
- All year: 0.5 hours ahead of Istanbul
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Iran fails
Turkcell line must be open for calls abroad
Turkcell applies its calls-abroad tariff only to lines that are open for calls abroad. Check that your line is open before you call.
Turkcell, Türkiye'den Yurt Dışını Arama TarifesiTurkcell bills calls abroad by pay-per-use without a package
A Turkcell line that is open for calls abroad and has no package falls back to an automatic standard tariff. A package avoids it only for the countries it covers and only while its benefits last.
Turkcell, Türkiye'den Yurt Dışını Arama TarifesiDiscord is blocked in Turkey
A court blocked access to Discord in Turkey on 9 October 2024. The block covers Turkcell and Türk Telekom, so Discord calls do not work.
Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, Digital Threats and Risks Report 2025-2026From 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 Turkey on a mobile or cell phone?
Dial +98, then the number. It works from any mobile in Turkey
Are calls to Iran included in Turkey phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Turkey that we checked includes Iran in a plan
How much does it cost to call Iran from Turkey?
With no plan, carriers in Turkey charge up to $0.35 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Golestān from Turkey?
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 Turkey 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 Turkey 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 Turkey?
From a landline in Turkey, dial 00 98, then the number
How do I call Iran from Turkey with an international call?
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: 0.5 hours ahead of Istanbul
How much does Turkcell charge to call Iran?
Turkcell charges $0.24 a minute to a landline in Iran and $0.24 to a mobile