What are the ISO codes for Iran?

ISO alpha-2 is IR, ISO alpha-3 is IRN, and ISO numeric code is 364.

Do I dial 0 when calling Iran from abroad?

No. 0 is a domestic trunk prefix used inside Iran. From abroad, dial +98 and then the area/mobile number without the leading 0.

Iran Country Code +98 (IR/IRN) | ISO Code, Time Zone, Calling Guide

Q: What is the Iran country code?

Iran’s country calling code is +98.

Q: What time zone is Iran in?

Iran uses Asia/Tehran (IRST), UTC+3:30, and currently does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Quick facts about Iran

Official name (ISO)

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Region

Western Asia / Middle East

Calling code

+98

ISO codes

IR / IRN / 364

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How to call Iran (+98)

International dialing format: Exit code + 98 + Number (no leading 0)

1) Dial your exit code

Examples: 011 (US/Canada), 00 (many countries), 0011 (Australia).

2) Dial country code 98

Iran’s country calling code is 98.

3) Dial the number (omit 0)

If a local number starts with 0 (like 021… or 0912…), drop the 0: +98 21… / +98 912…

Examples (format)

Tehran landline (example format)

+98 21 XXXX XXXX

Mobile (example format)

+98 9XX XXX XXXX

Call from the US/Canada

011 98 (Number)

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Iran phone number format

Iran uses a closed numbering plan. Domestically, numbers are commonly written with a leading 0 trunk prefix. Internationally, replace that 0 with +98.

Type	Domestic format (inside Iran)	International format
Landline	0XX XXXX XXXX	+98 XX XXXX XXXX
Mobile	09XX XXX XXXX	+98 9XX XXX XXXX
Dialing out of Iran	00 + Country code + Number	(N/A)

Tip: If you see 021 (Tehran) locally, dial it internationally as +98 21 (drop the leading 0).

Iran ISO codes

ISO 3166 codes are used for shipping, payments, analytics, customs, and data systems.

Code type	Value	Common use
ISO alpha-2	IR	Short country code (forms, shipping labels)
ISO alpha-3	IRN	Databases, reporting, standards
ISO numeric	364	Systems that prefer numeric identifiers

Iran time zone

IANA time zone ID

Asia/Tehran

Used by apps, servers, and scheduling systems.

UTC offset

UTC+3:30 (IRST)

Iran currently does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Use our Time Difference Calculator to compare your local time with Iran.

Neighboring countries

Iran shares land borders with several countries. You may also want:

Iraq Turkey Armenia Azerbaijan Turkmenistan Afghanistan Pakistan

Emergency numbers in Iran

If you need urgent help in Iran, try these emergency numbers (availability may vary by location and carrier):

Police

110

Ambulance

115

Fire

125

Tip: Save these numbers offline when traveling. If you’re unsure which service you need, contact local authorities or your accommodation for guidance.

References

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FAQ

What is Iran’s country calling code? ▾

Iran’s country calling code is +98.

Do I include the leading 0 when calling Iran from abroad? ▾

No. The leading 0 is a domestic trunk prefix. Internationally, dial +98 and then the number without the 0.

What time zone is Iran in? ▾

Asia/Tehran (IRST), UTC+3:30. Iran currently does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

What are Iran’s ISO codes? ▾

ISO codes: IR (alpha-2), IRN (alpha-3), 364 (numeric).

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