How to call Iran from the UK
- 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 UK
How to make a call to Iran from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. The 0 before an Iranian area code drops after 98, so Tehran is 00 98 21, not 00 98 021.
- Fails
- 00 98 0 21 xxxxxxxx
- Works
- 00 98 21 xxxxxxxx
- 00The UK 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 Tehran, Isfahan, or Yazd
A 10-digit number is the area code plus the local number. Drop the 0 and dial the code first.
- Tehran00 98 21
- Isfahan00 98 31
- Yazd00 98 35
Dial from a UK mobile with plus
For calling Iran cell phones or landlines, the plus replaces 00, so the phone adds the exit code.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 98
- Dial the area code and number without the 0
Calling Iran from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Iran for $0.56/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. EE has no plan for Iran, O2 needs £15 Big Bundle, and Vodafone needs the International add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 10× cheaper | $0.56 landline$0.58 mobile |
 | $6.13 |
 | $5.42$0.24 landline · $0.25 mobile with plan |
 | $3.96 |
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 changes in March and October, when UK clocks change and Iran stays the same.
- Time difference
- March to October: 2.5 hours ahead of London
- October to March: 3.5 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Iran fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?From 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 make a free call to Iran from the UK and call Iran 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 mobile from the UK on a cell phone?
Dial +98, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
How do I call Iran from the UK in an international call to Iran?
Dial 00 98, then the number. From a mobile, +98 works too
What is the best app to call Iran?
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
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
How to call Iran landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 98, then the number
How to call Golestān from the UK?
For Golestān, dial 00 98 17, then the local 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
How much does it cost to call Iran from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Are calls to Iran included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Iran in a plan
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
When is the best time to call Iran?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Iran. March to October: 2.5 hours ahead of London. October to March: 3.5 hours ahead of London