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How to Call Iran from the United States

Country code +98 — Dial 011 98 91X XXX XXXX from a US landline or +98 91X XXX XXXX from a mobile phone.

+98
Iran Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 98, the country code of Iran.
  3. 3Dial the number: 10 digits for mobiles and 6 to 10 for landlines, without the leading 0 used for calls inside Iran.
Calling a… Written in Iran From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 091X XXX XXXX 011 98 91X XXX XXXX +98 91X XXX XXXX
Landline (Tehran province) 021 XXXX XXXX 011 98 21 XXXX XXXX +98 21 XXXX XXXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 090–093 or 099. More number types: Iran phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Iran had 174 mobile subscriptions and 30.8 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Iran mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Iran

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Tehran, call between 1:30 AM–12:30 PM EDT (10:30 PM–9:30 AM PDT). Iran doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

Iran is on UTC+3:30, 7.5 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.

Cost Saving Tips

  • VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
  • WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
  • Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.

Time Difference

US Eastern (EDT)
--:--
UTC-4
+7.5h
Iran
--:--
UTC+3:30

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Iran from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 98, then the number without its leading 0: 011 98 91X XXX XXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +98 91X XXX XXXX.
Do I dial the 0 when calling Iran from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is only for calls inside Iran. A number written 091X XXX XXXX at home is dialed +98 91X XXX XXXX from abroad.
How many digits is a phone number in Iran?
10 digits for mobiles and 6 to 10 for landlines after the country code +98. Mobile numbers start with 090–093 or 099 when written with the leading 0.
What time should I call Iran from the US?
Iran is 7.5 hours ahead of New York (UTC+3:30 in Tehran). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 1:30 AM–12:30 PM EDT, or 10:30 PM–9:30 AM PDT on the West Coast. Iran doesn't change its clocks, so the difference shifts by an hour when the US switches to or from daylight saving time.
How do people in Iran call the US?
They dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX, or +1 from a mobile.
How much does it cost to call Iran?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Iran mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Iran Quick Info
Country Code +98
ISO Code IR
Capital Tehran
Time Zone UTC+3:30
Exit Code (US) 011
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