🇮🇷Los Angeles to Iran Calling Guide

Call Iran
Country Code +98

Reach Iran (+98) from any browser. You only add a number when you also want to receive inbound calls.

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How to Call Iran from Los Angeles

Follow these simple steps to connect to Iranian landlines and mobile phones from the US.

1

US Exit Code

Dial 011 from a landline. On mobile or VoIP, simply use the plus sign + before the country code.

2

Iran Code (+98)

Use +98 to route the call to Iran. This is the international dialing prefix for Iran.

3

Area Code and Number

Drop the domestic leading zero from area codes. For example dial +98 21 for Tehran, then the local number.

Dialing Examples

International format is country code then area code without the leading zero followed by the subscriber number.

Landline (Tehran)
+98 21 1234 5678
Mobile (example)
+98 912 345 6789
Mobile numbers use the 9xx prefixes. Drop the leading 0 if present.
Important: international reachability can vary due to carrier routing and regulatory restrictions. If you have trouble connecting register so we can check routing and options for your destination number.

Iran City Codes

Common area codes for major Iranian cities without the domestic leading zero.

CityRegionArea Code
TehranTehran21
MashhadNortheast51
IsfahanCentral31
TabrizNorthwest41
ShirazSouth71
CityRegionArea Code
KarajAlborz26
AhvazSouthwest61
RashtNorth13
KermanSoutheast34
QomCentral25
Mobile Numbers

Iran Mobile Formats

Mobile numbers typically begin with 9 when dialed internationally. Domestic zeros are omitted in international format.

Typical Mobile Example

A common mobile format is +98 912 345 6789. The 9xx prefix indicates the mobile operator block.

+98 912 345 6789

Routing and Reachability

International connectivity to Iran can vary. If a direct connection fails our team can help verify routing and suggest alternatives where available. Register to check reachability for specific numbers.

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From Los Angeles

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Iran?

The country calling code for Iran is +98. Dial this then the area code without the leading zero followed by the local number.

Do I need to drop a leading zero in area codes?

Yes. Domestic calls in Iran use a leading zero. When calling from Los Angeles dial +98 then the area code without the 0. For example Tehran is +98 21.

How do I call a mobile number in Iran?

Dial +98 then the mobile prefix and subscriber number. Example mobile format is +98 912 345 6789.

What if I cannot connect to an Iranian number?

International routing and regulatory restrictions can affect connectivity. Register to let our team check routing and suggest alternatives where available.

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Calling Iran: what to know

Iran answers on the country code +98, with the capital in Tehran and most business concentrated around Tehran, Mashhad and Isfahan. The working language for business is Persian (Farsi), and local offices generally keep hours of 8:00 to 16:30 Saturday Wednesday; Thursday morning only; Friday is the weekend.

Outbound calls on StartACall need no phone number and no app. You place them from the browser, and you only add a US or Canada number when you also want to receive inbound calls.

Most mobiles in Iran sit on operators such as MCI (Hamrah-e Avval), Irancell, RighTel. Iran runs Saturday Wednesday work week (Thursday half-day, Friday off).

Iran runs on UTC plus 3:30, and it does not observe daylight saving, so the time difference stays constant through the year.

How to dial Iran

  1. 1
    Start with the plus sign

    On a mobile, press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign. The plus sign works from any country, so you do not need to remember a local exit code.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +98

    +98 routes the call to Iran.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Tehran that means including the area code 21.

Frequently asked questions

What is the country code for Iran?+

The country code for Iran is +98. Tehran uses the area code 21.

Do I need to install an app to call Iran?+

No. StartACall runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the StartACall calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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