South Korea → 
IranStep by step
Dial in this order.
- 1Dial 001001
The exit code for South Korea. It tells the network the next number is international.
- 2Dial 9898
The country code for Iran.
- 3Dial the area code21
Iran area codes start with 0 at home. Leave it off: 21 for Tehran province.
- 4Dial the local number2345 6789
8 digits in Tehran province.
WHAT TO DIALSouth Korea → Iran
001 + 98 + area code + number
Exit Code
001
South Korea exit code. Other codes: 009. Carrier codes vary; 001 is the usual one.
+Country Code
98
Country code for Iran
+City Code
--(2)
Tehran province 21. Drop the leading 0.
+Phone Number
--------(8)
Tehran province, 8 digits
TypeWhat you dialExample
LANDLINE001 98 -- -------- (2)+(8)001 98 21 2345 6789 Tehran province
MOBILE001 98 ---------- (10)001 98 912 345 6789
Drop the leading 0.
Other exit codes: 009. Carrier codes vary; 001 is the usual one.
Major Iran city codes
| City | Dial from South Korea | City code | Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazandaran | 001 98 11 | -- (2) | -------- (8) |
| Gilan | 001 98 13 | -- (2) | -------- (8) |
| Golestan | 001 98 17 | -- (2) | -------- (8) |
| Tehran province | 001 98 21 | -- (2) | -------- (8) |
| Semnan province | 001 98 23 | -- (2) | -------- (8) |
| Zanjan province | 001 98 24 | -- (2) | -------- (8) |
| Qom province | 001 98 25 | -- (2) | -------- (8) |
| Alborz | 001 98 26 | -- (2) | -------- (8) |
At home these codes are written with a 0 in front. Leave that off when calling from abroad.
Time difference
Busan7:24 AM
5½ hoursTehran province1:54 AM
Tehran province is 5½ hours behind Busan.
Calling from a mobile?
Just dial +98 21 2345 6789 — hold 0 to get the +. The + works from any country.