What is the Capital of Iran?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Iran is Tehran. Iran is located in Southern Asia, Asia, with a population of 85,961,000. The official currency is the Iranian rial and the primary language spoken is Persian (Farsi).
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Tehran at a glance
| Capital city | Tehran |
|---|---|
| Country | Iran (Islamic Republic of Iran) |
| Region | Southern Asia, Asia |
| Country population | 85,961,000 (17th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+03:30 |
| Currency | Iranian rial (IRR) |
| Calling code | +98 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Iran
- Kabul, capital of Afghanistan
- Yerevan, capital of Armenia
- Baku, capital of Azerbaijan
- Baghdad, capital of Iraq
- Islamabad, capital of Pakistan
- Ankara, capital of Turkey
- Ashgabat, capital of Turkmenistan
Iran in context
- Iran covers 1,648,195 km², making it the 17th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 52 people per km² ranks 133rd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 7 countries: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan.
- With 85,961,000 people, Iran holds about 4.3% of the population of Southern Asia.
- That is roughly 1.9% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Saturday.
- Iran is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Iran — FAQ
What is the capital of Iran?
The capital of Iran is Tehran.
Is Tehran the largest city in Iran?
Yes — Tehran is both the capital and the largest city of Iran.
What country is Tehran in?
Tehran is the capital city of Iran.
What continent is Tehran in?
Tehran, the capital of Iran, is located in Asia.
Is Tehran the capital of Iran?
Yes — Tehran is the capital of Iran (official name: Islamic Republic of Iran).
Tehran is the capital of which country?
Tehran is the capital of Iran, in Southern Asia.
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