Country Code Iran

If you want to make a call to Iran, then you need the correct country code for Iran. The area code for Iran is: +98 or 0098.

In order to start a telephone call, first enter the correct international country code for Iran. It begins with two leading zeros and reads 0098. Now type in the country code of the person you are calling, leaving out the leading zero of the national country code. Finally, enter the digits of the regional number of the person you are talking to in Iran and set up the call.

Some Information About Iran

Continent Asia
Telephone code Iran 0098
International Code +98
Capital Teheran (Tehran)
Population 75.149.700
Estimated Area 1.648.200
Domain Extension for Websites Iran ir
Language Iran Persian
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Country code Iran, +98 or 0098?

There are two spellings for the Iran area code, namely +98 and 0098. Which area code do you have to use? What is the difference between the two country codes for Iran and what are the different versions for?

The country code of Iran that starts with a “+” (i.e. +98) is the so-called international code (international spelling). It is primarily used in the mobile communications sector. Most cell phones can make an international call to Iran using the +98 area code. This applies to almost every country in the world.

Unfortunately, there are phones (especially older models) that do not support the international spelling. The area code Iran with leading zeros (0098) is then used on these phones. The leading zeros are also referred to as the so-called traffic elimination number. When you call, they indicate that it is an international call.

Problem: access code and area code 0098

In fact, the 0098 variant applies to calls to Iran, especially in Europe. In other countries of the world, the international code 0098 will not work. Example: In the USA, international calls to Iran begin with 011. An international call here begins with the area code 01198.

Conclusion

For calls from UK to Iran you can always use the country code 0098. In other countries, the two leading zeros must be replaced by a different access code. The international dialing code for Iran (+98) works in all countries of the world. However, it is not supported in all networks and by all telephone devices.

Example of phone calls to Iran

To illustrate the use of the international dialing codes Iran (+98 or 0098) here is an example again:

You want to call the number 456789 with the area code 0123 in Iran. In this case you can use the following numbers (from UK/Europe):

0098 123 456789

If you are using a mobile phone, the following notation also applies worldwide:

+98 123 456789