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The Iran country code is +98 — reaching all 89 million Iranians + ~135 million mobile subscriptions across MCI (Mobile Communication of Iran/Hamrah-e-Aval), Irancell + Rightel. The historic Persian heartland + the gateway to a 5,000-year-old civilization.
What is the +98 country code?
Iran was assigned +98 by the ITU in 1964. Iran sits in ITU zone 9 alongside Iraq +964, Saudi Arabia +966, Pakistan +92 + Turkey +90.
ITU zone 9 Southwest Asia
Iran has used the +98 country code since 1964, in zone 9 alongside Turkey +90, Iraq +964, Saudi Arabia +966, UAE +971, Pakistan +92 + Afghanistan +93.
CRA-regulated
Iran's telecom regulator is CRA (Communications Regulatory Authority of Iran). Three major mobile carriers operate: MCI/Hamrah-e-Aval (the largest, state-owned, ~80M subs), Irancell (MTN-owned, ~50M) + Rightel (~5M, the 3G-focused challenger).
2-digit area codes
Iran uses 2-digit area codes with leading 0 domestically (dropped internationally). <b>21</b> Tehran, <b>51</b> Mashhad, <b>31</b> Isfahan, <b>71</b> Shiraz, <b>41</b> Tabriz, <b>25</b> Qom, <b>26</b> Karaj, <b>61</b> Ahvaz. Mobile numbers all start with <b>9</b> (091X, 093X).
5,000-year-old civilization + the Persian world. Iran (+98) is heir to one of the world\'s oldest civilizations — the Persian Empire founded by Cyrus the Great in 559 BCE. Persian (Farsi) is the lingua franca + a major language across Iran, Afghanistan (Dari), Tajikistan + among diaspora communities. Iran has the world\'s 2nd-largest proven natural gas reserves + 4th-largest proven oil reserves. Despite international sanctions, Iran maintains advanced domestic industries in pharmaceuticals, biotech + aerospace. A +98 line is the key caller-ID for connecting with the global Iranian diaspora + Persian-speaking communities worldwide.
A quick read on how it works.
An Iranian phone number in international format is written as +98 [area code without leading 0] [subscriber]. Drop the leading 0 internationally. Example: +98 21 1234 5678 for Tehran (domestic 021), +98 912 345 6789 for an MCI mobile (domestic 0912).
Iranian mobile numbers all start with 9: 0901-0905, 0910-0919, 0991-0994 MCI/Hamrah-e-Aval; 0930, 0933, 0935, 0936, 0937, 0938, 0939 Irancell; 0920, 0921, 0922 Rightel. Drop the leading 0 internationally: +98 912, +98 935, +98 920. All Iranian mobiles are 11 digits domestic.
Where a +98 number reaches.
From Tehran's Tajrish Square to the Imam Mosque in Isfahan to Persepolis near Shiraz, every Iranian number lives behind a +98.
How to call Iran from any country.
Every country uses a different exit code before +98 Iran. From any mobile, + replaces the exit code — so +98 21 1234 5678 works worldwide. Always drop the leading 0.
011011 98 21 NNNN NNNN+98 9XX NNN NNNN011011 98 21 NNNN NNNN+98 9XX NNN NNNN0000 98 21 NNNN NNNN+98 9XX NNN NNNN00110011 98 21 NNNN NNNN+98 9XX NNN NNNN0000 98 21 NNNN NNNN+98 9XX NNN NNNN0000 98 21 NNNN NNNN+98 9XX NNN NNNN0000 98 21 NNNN NNNN+98 9XX NNN NNNN0000 98 21 NNNN NNNN+98 9XX NNN NNNN0000 98 21 NNNN NNNN+98 9XX NNN NNNN0000 98 21 NNNN NNNN+98 9XX NNN NNNN0000 98 21 NNNN NNNN+98 9XX NNN NNNN8 108 10 98 21 NNNN NNNN+98 9XX NNN NNNN0000 98 21 NNNN NNNN+98 9XX NNN NNNN0000 98 21 NNNN NNNN+98 9XX NNN NNNN0000 98 21 NNNN NNNN+98 9XX NNN NNNN0000 98 21 NNNN NNNN+98 9XX NNN NNNN0000 98 21 NNNN NNNN+98 9XX NNN NNNN0000 98 21 NNNN NNNN+98 9XX NNN NNNN0000 98 21 NNNN NNNN+98 9XX NNN NNNN8 108 10 98 21 NNNN NNNN+98 9XX NNN NNNN0000 98 21 NNNN NNNN+98 9XX NNN NNNN0000 98 21 NNNN NNNN+98 9XX NNN NNNN0000 98 21 NNNN NNNN+98 9XX NNN NNNN0000 98 21 NNNN NNNN+98 9XX NNN NNNN010010 98 21 NNNN NNNN+98 9XX NNN NNNNTip: Drop the leading 0. 021 1234 5678 Tehran becomes +98 21 1234 5678. 0912 345 6789 MCI mobile becomes +98 912 345 6789.
Six reasons people pick an Iran number.
+98 reaches Iran's 89M-strong domestic market + the ~5M-strong global Iranian diaspora. Iranian banks + government services verify with +98 mobile.
Bank + government OTPs
Iranian banks (Bank Melli, Saderat, Tejarat, Mellat, Parsian, Pasargad, Saman) + the National Identity Card (Kart-e Melli) system + Snapp, Tapsi, Digikala + every Iranian fintech all SMS OTPs to +98 mobiles.
Global Iranian diaspora
Iran has ~5M Iranian-origin diaspora globally — concentrated in the US (~1M, especially Los Angeles "Tehrangeles"), Canada (~400K, Toronto + Vancouver), Germany, UK, France, UAE + the broader Persian-speaking world. A +98 line is the natural diaspora-home connector.
Tehran 21 = power center
A +98 21 prefix says "Tehran — Iranian Parliament (Majlis), Central Bank of Iran, Tehran Stock Exchange, presidential complex, every government ministry, the Grand Bazaar". Tehran has ~15M residents in the metro — one of West Asia's largest cities.
Persian/Farsi reach
Persian (Farsi) is spoken by ~110M people worldwide including Tajikistan, Afghanistan (Dari) + global diaspora. A +98 line + Persian content reaches a major language community.
IRST: unusual +3:30 offset
Iran runs on IRST (Iran Standard Time, UTC+3:30) winter, IRDT (UTC+4:30) summer — one of only a few countries with a half-hour offset (alongside India +5:30, Afghanistan +4:30, Newfoundland -3:30). Bridges Middle East + Central Asia business hours.
CRA + privacy law-compliant
CallMama routes +98 through CRA-licensed Iranian carriers under Iranian telecom regulations + privacy laws. Voice + SMS handled per Iranian standards.
Sound local. Anywhere in Iran.
Pick your Iranian area code — 21 Tehran, 51 Mashhad, 31 Isfahan, 71 Shiraz, 41 Tabriz — or grab a 9XX mobile, and start calling, texting + receiving Bank Melli + Saderat + Snapp OTPs from real Iranian customers.
smart calling, built in.
Same six features come standard on every CallMama Iran number — no upsell tiers, no per-feature charges.
Call forwarding
Route any incoming call to your real mobile, a teammate, or voicemail — by schedule, caller, or custom rule.
Call recording
One-tap recording for client calls and consults. Files store securely in your dashboard for replay or download.
Custom caller ID
Decide which local number shows on outbound calls so contacts always see a familiar prefix.
Voicemail to inbox
Voicemails arrive as audio plus a written transcript in your inbox — read or listen, no missed message.
Two-way SMS & MMS
Send and receive text and image messages from your number — same line works on web, iOS, and Android.
International calling
Outbound calls to 200+ countries from the same app. Skip carrier roaming and international add-ons.
Your Iran number, in three simple steps.
From "I want a Iran number" to making your first call — three taps and you're live.
Pick your digits
Choose the area code or city prefix that matches where you sell.
Confirm in the app
Six-digit confirmation drops into the app. No documents to upload, no waiting room, no callbacks.
Start calling
Your Iran line is live. Start dialing, texting, and being reached — exactly the way a local would.
Every country code, searchable.
Name, country code, ISO 3166 alpha-2 & alpha-3, exit code, and ITU zone. Filter by continent or search by name or code.
| Country | Code | ISO-2 | ISO-3 | Exit | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | +93 | AF | AFG | 00 | 9 |
| Albania | +355 | AL | ALB | 00 | 3 |
| Algeria | +213 | DZ | DZA | 00 | 2 |
| American Samoa | +1 | AS | ASM | 011 | 1 |
| Andorra | +376 | AD | AND | 00 | 3 |
| Angola | +244 | AO | AGO | 00 | 2 |
| Anguilla | +1 | AI | AIA | 011 | 1 |
| Antarctica | +672 | AQ | ATA | 00 | 6 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | +1 | AG | ATG | 011 | 1 |
| Argentina | +54 | AR | ARG | 00 | 5 |
| Armenia | +374 | AM | ARM | 00 | 3 |
| Aruba | +297 | AW | ABW | 00 | 2 |
| Australia | +61 | AU | AUS | 0011 | 6 |
| Austria | +43 | AT | AUT | 00 | 4 |
| Azerbaijan | +994 | AZ | AZE | 00 | 9 |
| Bahamas | +1 | BS | BHS | 011 | 1 |
| Bahrain | +973 | BH | BHR | 00 | 9 |
| Bangladesh | +880 | BD | BGD | 00 | 8 |
| Barbados | +1 | BB | BRB | 011 | 1 |
| Belarus | +375 | BY | BLR | 810 | 3 |
Frequently asked.
011 98 21 1234 5678 for Tehran, or 011 98 912 345 6789 for an MCI mobile.011 98 21 NNNN NNNN.+98 [area code without leading 0] [subscriber]. Example: +98 21 1234 5678 for Tehran, +98 912 345 6789 for an MCI mobile.Pick up where you
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