Dialling Code for Iran
How to call Iran from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for Iran is +98. To call Iran from the UK, dial 00 then 98, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 98. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +98 directly.
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Iran calling details
| Country code | +98 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .ir |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Time zone | UTC+03:30 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Tehran |
Dialling codes of neighbouring countries
| Afghanistan | +93 |
|---|---|
| Armenia | +374 |
| Azerbaijan | +994 |
| Iraq | +964 |
| Pakistan | +92 |
| Turkey | +90 |
| Turkmenistan | +993 |
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.
Calling Iran — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for Iran?
The dialling code for Iran is +98.
How do I call Iran from the UK?
To call Iran from the UK, dial 00 98 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call Iran from the US?
To call Iran from the US, dial 011 98 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +98 dialling code?
No — +98 is used exclusively by Iran.
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