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
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.