Canada → Iran
Connect with loved ones in Tehran, Mashhad, Isfahan, and across Iran — directly from your browser.
$0.08
Per minute
+98
Country code
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Landline rate
$0.08/min
Mobile rate
$0.08/min
Same per-minute Sayfone rate for landline and mobile.
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220
min / month
~$3.92/min
~$2.96/min
~$1.76/min
~$0.40/min
$0.080/min
Annual saving vs. AT&T
Based on 220 min/month
WHY THIS ROUTE
Canada is home to one of the largest Iranian diaspora communities outside the Middle East, making the Canada-to-Iran calling corridor a vital connection for families separated by distance.
The 2021 Canadian Census recorded over 200,000 people reporting Iranian ethnic origin, with major concentrations in the Greater Toronto Area, Greater Vancouver, and Greater Montreal. Many maintain close ties with relatives in Iran and call regularly.
From 2020 to 2025, over 55,000 Iranian citizens were admitted to Canada as permanent residents, sustaining steady demand for affordable international calling. Many new arrivals need to stay in touch with family and support networks back home.
Iranian Canadians frequently call Iran for cultural celebrations such as Nowruz (Persian New Year), Yalda Night, and family events like weddings and births. With over 225,000 Farsi speakers in Canada as of 2016, the language bond drives regular phone contact.
RATES
Call Iran from Canada at a flat 8¢/min — landlines and mobiles. No need to compare calling card rates or worry about variable pricing.
Did you know?
Iran uses the country code +98. When calling from Canada, dial 011 + 98 + the local number (dropping the leading 0). On a mobile phone, you can use +98 directly. Sayfone handles the international dialing for you from the browser.
Sayfone rates to Iran
| Destination | Type | Rate/min |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | Landline | 8¢/min |
| Iran | Mobile | 8¢/min |
Rates are per minute. Calls are billed in per-minute increments.
HOW IT WORKS
Sayfone makes calling Iran straightforward — open your browser, enter the number, and connect.
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Dialer
+00 000 000 00
Type the number you want to reach in Iran. Use the international format: +98 followed by the area code and subscriber number (drop the leading 0).
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Review the 8¢/min rate and connect. Your call is routed directly to Iran at transparent per-minute pricing.
CHALLENGES
Calling Iran from Canada involves navigating time differences, dialing formats, and rate variability. Here's what to watch out for.
Iran is on UTC+3:30 year-round (Iran Standard Time). For callers in Eastern Canada, that's 7.5 hours ahead during EDT and 8.5 hours ahead during EST. Vancouver callers face a 10.5- to 11.5-hour gap depending on the season. Finding a mutually convenient calling window requires planning.
Iran's UTC+3:30 offset is uncommon and can cause confusion when scheduling calls. Unlike most countries that use whole-hour offsets, Iran's 30-minute difference means a 9 AM call in Toronto corresponds to 4:30 PM (or 5:30 PM) in Tehran, not a round hour.
Iranian phone numbers are 11 digits domestically (with a leading 0) but 10 digits when dialed internationally after +98. Callers must drop the leading 0 and use the correct 2-digit area code. Mixing up formats is a common reason calls fail.
Carrier international rates to Iran can vary widely. Some Canadian carriers charge significantly more per minute for calls to Iran, and rates may differ between landline and mobile destinations. Sayfone offers a flat 8¢/min to both.
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CALLING TIPS
Navigate the time difference and get the most out of your calls to Iran with these practical tips.
Toronto → Tehran
+7:30 hrs (EDT) / +8:30 hrs (EST)
Iran does not observe DST; the gap shifts when Canada changes clocks
Vancouver → Tehran
+10:30 hrs (PDT) / +11:30 hrs (PST)
Late-evening calls from BC can reach Iran in the morning
Sources
Iran DST abolition context
Time difference verification
POPULAR DESTINATIONS
Whether you're calling family in Tehran or relatives in Mashhad, here are the cities Iranian Canadians connect with most often.
Tehran
Iran's capital and largest city. Home to many families with relatives in the Greater Toronto Area and Vancouver. Area code: 21. Dial +98 21 followed by the 8-digit subscriber number.
Best time to call from Canada: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET (3:30 PM – 5:30 PM IRST)
Photo brief: Tehran skyline Milad Tower cityscape
Mashhad
Iran's second-largest city and a major pilgrimage destination. Area code: 51. Dial +98 51 followed by the 8-digit local number.
Best time to call from Canada: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET (3:30 PM – 5:30 PM IRST)
Photo brief: Mashhad Iran Imam Reza shrine architecture
Isfahan
Known for its stunning architecture and cultural heritage. Many Iranian Canadians have family ties to Isfahan. Area code: 31. Dial +98 31 followed by the local number.
Best time to call from Canada: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM ET (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM IRST)
Photo brief: Isfahan Iran Naqsh-e Jahan Square bridge
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Area code data for city cards
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