How To Call Iran from Australia: A Step-By-Step Guide

The country code for Iran is 98.
For calls to Iran from Australia (landline) dial: 0011 + 98 + [AREA CODE] + local number.
For calls to Iran from Australia (mobile) dial: 0011 + 98 + mobile number.

Want to call Iran from Australia? This quick calling guide will take you step-by-step, including:

  • How to from a landline
  • How to call from a mobile
  • Country codes
  • Area codes
  • Time Zones

How To Call Iran From Australia (4 Steps)

Step 1: Dial the Australian exit code (0011): this is the international prefix that dials you out of Australia. If you’re using a mobile, you can use the + symbol (press and hold down the 0 (zero) key for 2 seconds.

Tip: each country has a different exit code, but if you are using a cell phone, then use the + symbol, this is automatically converted into the exit code regardless of the country you are in.

Step 2: Key in the Iran international code (98): this is the international dialing code and allows you to connect to a number within Iran.

Step 3: Key in the area code or mobile prefix.

Step 4: Key in the local or mobile number: This is the number of the person you wish to speak to.

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Call From Australia To A Landline In Iran

For international calls dial: 0011 + country code + area code + local number

Calling Tehran example: 0011 98 21 12345678 (or +98 21 12345678)

0011 = exit code for Iran (alternatively, you can use the plus ‘+’ symbol)

98 = Country code

2-3 Digit Area Code

7-8 Digit Phone Number = this is the local number of the person you wish to contact

Call From Australia To A Mobile In Iran

For international calls dial: 0011 + country code + mobile prefix + mobile number

For example, you would dial: 98 123456789 (or 98 123456789)

+ = press and hold the 0 (zero) button on your cell phone keypad will bring up the + symbol.

98 = Country code

9 = Mobile prefix

123456789 = the personal number of the person you wish to contact

Iran calling codes for each region

Area Are Code Area Area Code Area Area Code
Abadan 61 Karaj 26 Sabzevar 51
Ahvaz 61 Kashan 31 Sanandaj 87
Amol 11 Kerman 34 Saqqez 87
Arak 86 Kermanshah 83 Sari 11
Ardabil 45 Khorramabad 66 Saveh 86
Babol 11 Khoy 44 Shahrekord 38
Bandar Abbas 76 Mahabad 44 Shahrud 23
Birjand 56 Malayer 81 Semnan 23
Bojnord 58 Maragheh 41 Shiraz 71
Borujerd 66 Marvdasht 71 Sirjan 34
Bushehr 77 Mashhad 51 Tabriz 41
Dezful 61 Najafabad 31 Tehran 21
Eslamshahr 21 Nyshaboor 51 Urmia 44
Gonbad Kavus 17 Qarchak 21 Varamin 31
Gorgan 17 Qazvin 28 Yazd 35
Hamadan 81 Qom 25 Zabol 54
Ilam 84 Rafsanjan 34 Zahedan 54
Isfahan 31 Rasht 13 Zanjan 24

Time zones and time differences

Canberra ACT is 6 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Iran

New South Wales is 6 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Iran

Queensland is 6 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Iran

Northern Territory is 6 hours ahead of Iran

South Australia is 6 hours ahead of Iran

Western Australia is 4 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Iran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Step 1: Dial the exit code for your country

Step 2: Dial in 98

Step 3: Dial the 10-digit phone number

Iran has 10-digits for both landline and mobile.

No, calling cards have not been banned. International calling cards do not use the internet to make calls, making them the perfect way to connect with friends and family in Iran.

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