How to call Iran from the US
- From mobile
- +98 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 98 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.56/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Iran from the US
How to make a call to Iran from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 of the area code after 98, so Tehran is 21, not 021.
- Tehran011 98 21
- Isfahan011 98 31
- Golestān011 98 17
- 011The US 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
- 011 98 21 2345 6789
Main area codes in Iran
The area code comes right after 98, then the local number
- Golestān011 9817then the local number
- Alvand011 9826then the local number
- Mazandaran011 9811then the local number
- Gilan011 9813then the local number
- Tehran province011 9821then the local number
- Semnan province011 9823then the local number
- Zanjan province011 9824then the local number
- Qom province011 9825then the local number
Before you call Iran
Keep the 0 out of Tehran numbers
A 0 after 98 is a usual reason a call to Iran fails.
- Fails
- 011 98 021
- Works
- 011 98 21
Save Iranian contacts with +98
Save a Tehran contact as +98 21 and the number. It dials from any US mobile, at home or abroad.
Calling Iran cell phones from the USA
Calling Iran from the USA on a mobile takes +98, then a 10-digit number with the area code first.
Calling Iran from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Iran for $0.56/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon each need an international add-on for Iran, so a call from your browser skips it.
- AT&TInternational Calling
- T-MobileStateside International
- VerizonGlobal Calling
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 7× cheaper | $0.56 landline$0.58 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $3.00 + tax$0.34 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + 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 changes when the US moves its clocks in March and November.
- Time difference
- March to November: 7.5 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 8.5 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Iran fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 USA cell phone or mobile?
Dial +98, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Iran included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Iran in a plan
How much does it cost to call Iran from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Golestān from the USA?
For Golestān, dial 011 98 17, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Iran?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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
Free call to Iran: how to call Iran from the USA 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
What is the best VoIP 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
How to call Iran landline from the USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 98, then the number
When is the best time to call Iran?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Iran. March to November: 7.5 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 8.5 hours ahead of New York
How to call to Iran from the USA: how to dial Iran from the USA?
Dial 011 98, then the number. From a mobile, +98 works too
How to make an international call to Iran?
The country code of Iran is +98