Call Iran from Canada
Affordable calls from Canada to Iran. No app needed.
Mobile
$1.15
per minute
Landline
$1.09
per minute
Same rate whether you call from Canada or anywhere else
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Best Way to Call Iran from Canada
Browser-Based (Callana)
Call directly from your browser at web.callana.app. No app download, no SIM card needed. Works from any country.
VoIP / Internet Calling
Use a VoIP service over WiFi or mobile data. Best for regular international callers who make frequent calls to Iran.
Traditional Carrier
Dial 011 + 98 + local number from your Canada phone. Rates vary by carrier and plan.
How to call Iran
Call with Callana
Enter the number with the country code. No exit codes or international prefixes needed.
From a regular phone
Dial your country's exit code, then the country code +98, then the local number.
Area codes for major cities
Tehran
+98-21
Isfahan
+98-31
Shiraz
+98-71
Mashhad
+98-51
Tabriz
+98-41
Common Issues When Calling Iran
Dialing CodeDrop the leading 0 from Iranian mobile numbers
Drop the leading 0 from Iranian mobile numbers
Iranian mobile numbers start with 09 domestically (e.g. 091X-XXX-XXXX). When calling from abroad, drop the 0: dial +98 9XX-XXX-XXXX.
BlockedVoIP and internet calling services are heavily restricted
VoIP and internet calling services are heavily restricted
Iran blocks many VoIP services. Standard international phone calls through traditional networks are the most reliable way to reach numbers in Iran. Browser-based calling services may be affected.
RoutingInternational sanctions may affect call routing
International sanctions may affect call routing
Some international carriers restrict or don't support calls to Iran. If a call fails to connect, it may be a routing restriction rather than a wrong number. Try an alternative calling service.
Calling Iran from Canada
Time difference
Iran is 8.5 hours ahead of Eastern Canada
Best time to call
Morning Canada (9-11 AM ET) = evening Iran (5:30-7:30 PM IRST)
Popular cities called
Tehran, Isfahan, Mashhad, Shiraz, Tabriz
Peak calling seasons
Nowruz, Yalda Night, Sizdah Bedar
Calling tips
Iranian-Canadians celebrate Nowruz with great enthusiasm. Yalda Night (Dec 21) is also an important family occasion.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to call Iran from Canada?
With Callana, calls from Canada to Iran cost $1.15/min to mobile phones and $1.09/min to landlines. No subscription required — just pay as you go.
What time should I call Iran from Canada?
Morning Canada (9-11 AM ET) = evening Iran (5:30-7:30 PM IRST). Iran is 8.5 hours ahead of Eastern Canada. Callana is available 24/7 so you can call anytime.
How do I call Iran from Canada?
The easiest way is to use Callana in your browser — just enter the Iran number and we connect you instantly. From a regular phone in Canada, dial 011 + 98 + the local number.
Do I need a special app to call Iran?
No. Callana works directly in your browser — no app download needed. Just open web.callana.app, add credit, and start calling Iran from Canada immediately.
What is the best way to call Iran from Canada?
The easiest way is to use Callana's browser-based calling — no app needed, just open web.callana.app and dial. For traditional calling from Canada, dial 011 then +98 followed by the local number. Callana offers the same low rates regardless of where you call from.
Why is my call to Iran not connecting?
Common issues when calling Iran include using the wrong country code format and incorrect digit count. Make sure you're dialing the full international number with the correct country code. If using Callana, enter the number without any exit codes — we handle the routing automatically.