Country codes Iran
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
IR
ALPHA-3
IRN
The two-letter code for Iran is IR, and the three-letter code is IRN, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+98
The dialing code for Iran is +98, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.ir
The top-level domain (TLD) for Iran is .ir, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Islamic Republic of Iran |
| Capital | Tehran |
| Region | Asia |
| Sub Region | Southern Asia |
Iran, officially known as the Islamic Republic of Iran, is located in the Southern Asia sub-region of the larger Asia continent with Tehran serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | Iranian Rial |
| Alphabetic Code | IRR |
| Numeric Code | 364 |
Iran uses the Iranian Rial (IRR) as its official currency, with the numeric code 364.
Languages
There are a total of 2 official languages spoken in Iran. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia / Tehran | +03:30 | +04:30 | |
| Iran | +03:30 | +04:30 |
Explore the various timezones across Iran. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Alborz | province | IR-30 |
| Ardabīl | province | IR-24 |
| Būshehr | province | IR-18 |
| Chahār Maḩāl va Bakhtīārī | province | IR-14 |
| Eşfahān | province | IR-10 |
| Fārs | province | IR-07 |
| Golestān | province | IR-27 |
| Gīlān | province | IR-01 |
| Hamadān | province | IR-13 |
| Hormozgān | province | IR-22 |
| Kermān | province | IR-08 |
| Kermānshāh | province | IR-05 |
| Khorāsān-e Jonūbī | province | IR-29 |
| Khorāsān-e Raẕavī | province | IR-09 |
| Khorāsān-e Shomālī | province | IR-28 |
| Khūzestān | province | IR-06 |
| Kohgīlūyeh va Bowyer Aḩmad | province | IR-17 |
| Kordestān | province | IR-12 |
| Lorestān | province | IR-15 |
| Markazī | province | IR-00 |
| Māzandarān | province | IR-02 |
| Qazvīn | province | IR-26 |
| Qom | province | IR-25 |
| Semnān | province | IR-20 |
| Sīstān va Balūchestān | province | IR-11 |
| Tehrān | province | IR-23 |
| Yazd | province | IR-21 |
| Zanjān | province | IR-19 |
| Āz̄ārbāyjān-e Ghārbī | province | IR-04 |
| Āz̄ārbāyjān-e Shārqī | province | IR-03 |
| Īlām | province | IR-16 |
Explore the subdivisions of Iran, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
Neighbouring countries
Iran shares its borders with 7 neighboring countries, including Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Iran's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Iran Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Iran's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Iran.
For geographical info about Iran, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.