Middle East · IR
Iran country code: +98
- Exit code from Iran: 00
- Time zone: IRST (UTC+3:30)
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What is the country code for Iran?
The country code for Iran is +98. To call Iran from the United States, dial 011 98 followed by the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile, dial +98 directly. A Iran number in full international format looks like +98 912 345 6789.
Iran at a glance
- Country calling code
- +98
- ISO country code
- IR
- Exit code (dialling out of Iran)
- 00
- The prefix people in this country dial to reach another country.
- National trunk prefix
- 0
- Drop the 0 when dialling from abroad.
- Number length
- 10 digits after the trunk 0
- Time zone
- IRST (UTC+3:30)
Dialing
How to call Iran: step by step
The full sequence is: exit code + 98 + local number (minus the leading 0).
- 1
Dial your exit code
From the United States and Canada that is 011. From most of Europe, Asia, and Africa it is 00. On any mobile you can simply press and hold 0 to get a + instead, which works from anywhere. - 2
Dial 98
98 is the country calling code for Iran. It never changes and it is the same from every country in the world. - 3
Drop the leading 0
Numbers written for domestic use in Iran start with a 0. That is a national trunk prefix, not part of the number; remove it when dialling from abroad. 21 1234 5678 is what you dial after +98. - 4
Check the time first
Iran is on IRST (UTC+3:30). Business calls placed outside local working hours are the most common reason an international call goes unanswered.
Worth knowing
Iran is on a half-hour offset (UTC+3:30), and calls to Iran are subject to sanctions screening by most carriers.
Number format
What a Iran phone number looks like
The examples below are format patterns showing digit grouping. They are not working numbers.
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | +98 XX XXXX XXXX | +98 21 1234 5678 |
| Mobile | +98 9XX XXX XXXX | +98 912 345 6789 |
City codes
Iran area and city codes
Written domestically these carry a leading 0. Drop it when dialling from abroad.
| City / region | Code | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Tehran | 021 | +98 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Iran?
The country code for Iran is +98. Written in full international (E.164) format, a Iran number looks like +98 912 345 6789.
How do I call Iran from the United States?
Dial 011, then 98, then the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile you can dial +98 directly instead of 011.
How many digits is a Iran phone number?
10 digits after the trunk 0. Written internationally it becomes +98 followed by that national number.
Do I keep the 0 when calling Iran from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is a domestic trunk prefix. Dial +98 followed by the number with the 0 removed. Including it is the single most common reason calls to Iran fail.
What time is it in Iran?
Iran is on IRST (UTC+3:30). Check the local time before calling; the safe business window is roughly 9am to 5pm local.
Sources
- ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — The international public telecommunication numbering plan — International Telecommunication UnionThe international number format, the 15-digit maximum, and how country codes and national numbers compose.
- ITU-T International Numbering Resources — International Telecommunication UnionThe assignment of country calling codes and the published national numbering plans they belong to.
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