ISO
IR / IRN
Iran
+98
Capital
Tehran
Continent
Asia
Timezone
UTC+3:30
Currency
IRR
Scam risk
MEDIUM
Population
83,992,949 · Persian
🕐 Current time in Iran
UTC+3:30
Tehran
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UTC+3:30
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Common formats for +98
The country code for Iran can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+98- international E.164 format (with plus sign)98- digits only (often typed in search)0098- with European exit code (00)011 98- with US exit code (011)00 98 XXX XXX XXXX- full landline example+98 9XX XXX XXXX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 98 + area + number
Landline:
00 98 XXX XXX XXXX · Mobile: +98 9XX XXX XXXXFrom Europe →
00 + 98 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 98, then the local number (drop the leading
0 trunk prefix).From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 98 XXX XXX XXXX |
+98 9XX XXX XXXX |
United Kingdom
|
00 98 XXX XXX XXXX |
+98 9XX XXX XXXX |
Australia
|
0011 98 XXX XXX XXXX |
+98 9XX XXX XXXX |
Canada
|
011 98 XXX XXX XXXX |
+98 9XX XXX XXXX |
India
|
00 98 XXX XXX XXXX |
+98 9XX XXX XXXX |
Area codes
| Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
11 |
Mazandaran |
13 |
Gilan |
17 |
Golestan |
21 |
Tehran province |
23 |
Semnan province |
24 |
Zanjan province |
25 |
Qom province |
26 |
Alborz |
28 |
Qazvin province |
31 |
Isfahan province |
Scam Risk: MEDIUM
Some government impersonation and phishing targeting diaspora.
Common scam types from +98
- Impersonation
- Phishing
What to do
- Be cautious with unexpected calls from +98
- Verify the caller's identity before sharing personal information
- Report suspicious calls to your carrier
FAQ
What country has the code +98?
The country code +98 belongs to Iran.
Is +98 a scam?
+98 is the legitimate country code for Iran. The scam risk level is medium. Some government impersonation and phishing targeting diaspora.
How to call Iran from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 98 + local number. From a US cell: dial +98 + local number.
