Iran +98
To call Iran from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 98, then the local number without its leading 0. In full: +98 912 345 6789.
The country calling code for Iran is +98. A number starting +98 or 0098 is a call to or from Iran. From abroad: +98 912 345 6789.
To call Iran from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 98, then the local number without its leading 0. The +98 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Iran from abroad
011 98 912 345 678900 98 912 345 67890011 98 912 345 6789+98 912 345 6789912 345 6789 is a real-format Iran mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.
Iran area codes
In Iran, landlines usually include an area code after +98 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
021 2345 6789from abroad+98 21 2345 67890912 345 6789from abroad+98 912 345 6789Landline numbers in Iran have 6 or 7 or 10 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 10 digits and start with 9. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +98.
Calling abroad from Iran
To call another country from Iran, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Iran to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Iran number in international format is written +98 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 0.
Cheapest ways to call Iran
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Iran for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +98?
Iran has the country calling code +98.
How do I call Iran from the United States?
Dial 011, then 98, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 912 345 6789.
What does +98 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Iran. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +98 mobile or landline?
The +98 code identifies the country, not the line type; Iran landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Iran
3 mobile network operators run their own networks in Iran. The largest is Hamrahe Aval, with about 68.0 million subscribers (Q4 2020). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by Telecommunication Company of Iran
Owned by Iran Electronic Development Company (51%)MTN Group (49%)
Owned by Social Security Investment Company
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Iran: 5G 3500, LTE 1800, LTE 2100, LTE 2600, LTE 900. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
- Moving there? Mobile number portability has existed since 2016-07-10, a transfer takes about 3–5 day(s) and costs free.
Also available: virtual operators (MVNOs) that rent capacity on these networks — Kish Cell Pars, ApTel, AzarTel, Parsian Hamrah Lotus, Arian-Tel, Hooshmand Amin Mobile, Shatel Mobile, Samantel.
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Staying connected in Iran
With 174 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Iran has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Internet use is high (85 %), so app-to-app calls over Wi-Fi are a safe bet.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
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