Iran Dialing Code (+98)
The country calling code for Iran is +98. Type a local number below to get its international form, and see how to dial Iran from anywhere.
Type a local Iran phone number to see its international form.
Note Drop the leading 0 of the area code when dialling from abroad: +98 21 1234 5678.
How to dial Iran
The + in +98 stands for your local exit code (011 in the US and Canada, 00 across most of Europe, 00 in Iran itself). Any GSM mobile lets you dial the + directly.
Iran dialing reference
| Country calling code | +98 |
| ISO country code | IR |
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Exit / IDD code (from Iran) | 00 |
| Example number | 021 1234 5678 |
| International format | +98 2112345678 |
Calling Iran step by step
- 01 Start with your exit code — 011 in the US and Canada, 00 in the UK and Europe, or + on any mobile.
- 02 Dial the Iran country code 98.
- 03 Add the local number without its leading 0 trunk prefix — e.g. 2112345678.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Iran?
The country calling code for Iran is +98 (ISO code IR). You dial it after your own country's exit code — or type + on a mobile — before the local number.
How do I call Iran from the US?
From the United States, dial 011 (the US exit code), then 98 (the Iran country code), then the local number without its trunk prefix. For example: 011 98 2112345678.
How do I call Iran from the UK or Europe?
From the UK and most of Europe, dial 00 (the exit code), then 98, then the local number. For example: 00 98 2112345678. On any mobile you can dial +98 2112345678 instead.
What is the format of a Iran phone number?
A typical Iran number looks like 021 1234 5678. Drop the leading 0 of the area code when dialling from abroad: +98 21 1234 5678.