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Iran Country Code +98

Complete guide to calling Iran from the US and abroad

ISO-2: IR ISO-3: IRN Asia Capital: Tehran

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+98
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 98 + area + number
Country TLD
.ir

Geography

Capital
Tehran
Continent
Asia
Area
1 km²
Population
66,429,284
Currency
Iranian rial
Languages
Persian (official language) 53%, Azeri Turkic and Turkic dialects 18%, Kurdish 10%, Gilaki and Mazandarani 7%, Luri 6%, Balochi 2%, Arabic 2%, other 2%

Time & Communication

Current Time
11:16 AM
Time Zone
UTC+3.5
Mobile Penetration
100.3%
Internet Penetration
53.2%
Fixed-line Penetration
38.2%

How to Call Iran from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Iran from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
98
Iran
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 98 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+98 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Iran

Direct dial

Iran does not use city-specific area codes. Dial the country code +98 followed directly by the local number.

Neighboring Countries

Telecommunications in Iran

Metric Value (2016)
Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) 100.3%
Mobile Subscriptions (total) 80
Fixed-line Subscriptions (per 100 people) 38.2%
Fixed-line Subscriptions (total) 30
Internet Users (per 100 people) 53.2%

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 100.3%
Fixed-line 38.2%
Internet 53.2%

Iran on the Map

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Frequently Asked Questions about Iran

What is the country code for Iran?
The country code for Iran is +98.
How do I call Iran from the US?
To call Iran from the US, dial 011 + 98 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +98 instead of 011.
What time is it in Iran?
The current time in Iran is 11:16 AM (UTC+3.5).
What is the capital of Iran?
The capital of Iran is Tehran.