Who primarily makes international calls to Iran?

The largest category of international callers to Iran is the Iranian diaspora — one of the world's most significant, with large communities in the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Sweden, UAE, and Australia. Family reconnection calls are the dominant use case. Academic researchers, NGOs, and journalists with permitted contacts also call Iran regularly. Some international trade in non-sanctioned goods (food, medicine, humanitarian supplies) also requires communication with Iranian counterparts.

Are there any restrictions I should know about when using VoIP to call Iran?

International economic sanctions imposed by the US, EU, and others restrict many financial transactions with Iran but generally do not prohibit personal voice communications. However, users should ensure their use case complies with applicable sanctions regulations in their jurisdiction. Teloz operates within legal frameworks and users calling Iran should verify their specific calling purpose is permitted under regulations of their country. Humanitarian, family, and journalistic communications are typically permitted.

What time zone does Iran observe and what makes it unusual?

Iran observes Iran Standard Time (IRST, UTC+3:30) in winter and Iran Daylight Time (IRDT, UTC+4:30) in summer — a distinctive 30-minute offset that places it out of step with most neighboring countries. Iran uses its own calendar (Solar Hijri) for official purposes, and its new year (Nowruz) falls around March 20–21. This half-hour time zone is easy to miscalculate, so Teloz's live Iran time display is especially useful when scheduling calls.

What is the calling culture like in Iran for international communications?

Iranian culture places high value on hospitality, respect, and relationship-building — calls often begin with extended pleasantries before business matters. Farsi (Persian) is the official language, and while English proficiency is common among educated urban Iranians, speaking even a few words of Farsi is highly appreciated. Calls to Tehran (the commercial and cultural center) typically reach the most internationally connected contacts. Voice calls remain important as messaging app availability has been periodically restricted in Iran.

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Country Code98

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+98

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How To Call Iran: Country Code +98

Connecting with people in Iran from abroad is easier than you might think. This straightforward guide will help you understand the process of calling Iran.

Know Your Exit Code

Every country has a specific code used for international calls. For example, it's "011" in the United States. You can easily find your country's exit code online.

Dial Iran Country Code

Iran country code is +98. Dial it right after your exit code to connect internationally.

Find the Area Code

Iran cities and regions use different area codes for their phone systems. You'll need the specific area code for the location you're calling.

Dial the Local Phone Number

This is the 6–8 digit number of the specific person or business you want to reach in Iran.

Example

To call a friend in a Irancity with the area code and local number, you'd dial (from the US): 011 · +98 · [area code] · [local number]

Or use +98 directly on mobile — no exit code needed.

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Everything you need before dialing Iran.

Country Details

Country Code+98
CapitalTehran
RegionAsia
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Numbering ZoneZone 9
Code Length2 digits

How to Dial Iran

1Dial your exit code (e.g. 011 from the US, 00 from Europe).
2Add the country code: +98.
3Enter the area code, if the city requires one.
4Dial the local subscriber number.

Full Dial Format

Exit Code + 98 + Area + Number

Additional Tips

A few things to keep in mind before you dial Iran — from mobile prefixes to timing your call just right.

Mobile Phones

Drop the leading "0" in the area code and dial directly after +98 when reaching mobiles in Iran.

Cost

International calls to Iran can cost more than domestic ones — use Teloz VoIP for carrier-grade rates.

Time Differences

Iran runs on Asia/Tehran. It's currently --:-- there — call at a sensible local hour.

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Iran City Codes

With a little preparation, you can confidently call Iran. Remember your exit code, Iran country code +98, and find the right area code for your destination city.

City

Dial Code

Ahvaz

+98-61

Esfahan

+98-31

Mashhad

+98-51

Shiraz

+98-71

Tabriz

+98-41

Tehran

+98-21

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Iran calling, explained.

Everything you need to dial Iran with confidence.

To call Iran internationally, dial +98 followed by the phone number, dropping the leading zero used in domestic dialing. Iranian landlines include a province code — Tehran is 21, Isfahan is 31, Mashhad is 51, Shiraz is 71. Mobile numbers have 10 digits starting with 09xx domestically; internationally, that becomes +98 9xx XXXXXXX. For example, a Tehran number might be +98 21 XXXX XXXX. Teloz handles the zero-drop automatically to ensure correct routing.