🇬🇧 ➔ 🇮🇷UK to Iran Calling Guide
How to Call
Iran from the UK
Reach Iran (+98) from United Kingdom straight in your browser. Outbound calls need no phone number, and you only add one when you also want to receive calls.
Product facts
- Outbound: No dedicated number required.
- Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
- No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
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Step-by-Step: Calling Iran from UK
1. UK Exit Code
Dial 00. This allows you to dial out of the United Kingdom.
2. Iran Code
Dial 98. This is the country code for Iran.
3. Drop the Zero
Remove the leading '0' from the area/mobile code.
Example: 021 becomes 21.
Important: Sanctions & Blocking
Calls to Iran are frequently blocked by UK mobile carriers (EE, O2, Vodafone) due to international sanctions or routing issues. StartACall uses specialized VoIP routes to ensure your call connects to Hamrah-e-Aval, Irancell, and landlines.
Iran Area Codes & Mobile Prefixes
Landlines
- Tehran+98 21
- Mashhad+98 51
- Isfahan+98 31
- Tabriz+98 41
- Shiraz+98 71
- Karaj+98 26
- Ahvaz+98 61
- Qom+98 25
Mobile Phones
Major carriers: Hamrah-e-Aval (MCI), Irancell, Rightel.
- MCI (Hamrah-e-Aval)+98 91x...
- Irancell+98 93x...
- Rightel+98 92x...
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