Iran Phone Code
is +98
Reaching family in Tehran, Shiraz, or Mashhad starts with Iran's country code, +98. Skip the steep carrier surcharges and pay a low per minute rate instead, billed only for the minutes you talk, straight from your browser.
Dialing Iran in Three Quick Steps
Work through the sequence below to reach any Iranian landline or mobile.
Exit Code
Begin with the exit code for your country.
011 (USA/Canada)
00 (UK/Europe)
(On a mobile, holding 0 produces the + instead)
Iran Code (+98)
Enter +98, the code that points your call toward Iran's phone network.
Area Code & Number
Add the province code or mobile prefix.Remember: leave off that first zero.
The "Drop the Zero" Rule
Every Iranian area code and mobile prefix opens with a '0', such as 021 for Tehran or 0912 for MCI. Dialing from another country, you have to strip that zero out.
Province Codes Across Iran
A recent reform merged Iran's area codes into province-wide ones. Reach for the codes below when placing landline calls to a given province.
| City/Province | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Tehran / Karaj | Tehran & Alborz | 021 / 026 |
| Mashhad | Razavi Khorasan | 051 |
| Isfahan | Isfahan | 031 |
| Tabriz | East Azerbaijan | 041 |
| Shiraz | Fars | 071 |
| City/Province | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Ahvaz | Khuzestan | 061 |
| Qom | Qom | 025 |
| Rasht | Gilan | 013 |
| Kerman | Kerman | 034 |
| Kermanshah | Kermanshah | 083 |
Mobile Prefixes in Iran
The prefix tells you the carrier, whether MCI, Irancell, or Rightel. Place +98 in front of these digits and drop the first 0.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country code do I use for Iran?
Iran sits on country code +98. It goes after your own exit code (011 from the US, 00 in Europe) and ahead of the area code.
How do I call a mobile number in Iran?
Iranian mobiles run 11 digits and begin with 09, for instance 0912 or 0935. Calling from abroad, drop that leading 0 and dial +98 plus the remaining 10-digit number, such as +98 912 123 4567.
What is the area code for Tehran?
Tehran's area code is 021. From outside the country you dial +98 21 and then the 8-digit landline number.
Why won't my usual carrier connect me to Iran?
Plenty of international carriers either price Iran steeply or have routes blocked, often tied to sanctions or missing interconnect deals. Intercalling relies on dedicated VoIP routes so the call goes through.
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