How to call Iran from the UAE
- 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 UAE
How to make a call to Iran from the UAE: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A 10-digit number is the longest after 98, and you drop the 0 before the area code: Tehran province is 21.
- Fails
- 00 98 021 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 98 21 xxxx xxxx
- 00The UAE 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 area code comes right after 98, without its 0.
- Tehran province00 98 21
- Isfahan province00 98 31
- Golestān00 98 17
Save Iranian contacts with +98
Calling Iran cell phones works from any mobile in the UAE with a contact saved as +98, then the number without its 0.
Check the time difference
The time difference to Dubai is 0.5 hours all year, so call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Iran.
Calling Iran from the UAE without an international plan
Suparelay calls Iran for $0.56/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UAE charge up to $0.69/min. e& customers need the International Calling Offer for Iran, and on Wasel prepaid you must opt in first.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.56 landline$0.58 mobile |
 | $0.27$0.26 with plan |
 | $0.69$0.10 + $0.29 per call 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
- Time difference
- All year: 0.5 hours behind Dubai
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Iran fails
e& prepaid special rates need an opt-in
On e& Wasel prepaid, the special international rates apply only after you opt in to the International Calling Offer. Without it, calls abroad cost the standard tariff rate.
e&, International Calling: Overview & BenefitsFrom 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 UAE cell phone or mobile?
Dial +98, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UAE
Are calls to Iran included in the UAE phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UAE that we checked includes Iran in a plan
How much does it cost to call Iran from the UAE?
With no plan, carriers in the UAE charge up to $0.69 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Does du include calls to Iran?
With the International Savings Offer. Without it, du charges $0.27 a minute to a landline and $0.27 to a mobile
Does e& include calls to Iran?
With the Call International, Pay Local. Without it, e& charges $0.69 a minute to a landline and $0.69 to a mobile
How to call Golestān from the UAE?
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
Is there a free call to Iran, and how to call Iran from the UAE 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 UAE 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 UAE?
From a landline in the UAE, dial 00 98, then the number
How do I call Iran from the UAE, as 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: 0.5 hours behind Dubai