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Iran

The practical basics before you go: plugs, emergency numbers, money, tipping and the time.

EmergencyPolice 110Ambulance 115Fire 125

Plug typesC · F230 V · 50 Hz CurrencyIRRIranian Rial

Drives on theright

TippingRound up, or leave small change

Local time–+98 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 92.4 million people live in Iran, on 1,648,195 km². The capital is Tehran.

Capital: Tehran
Population: 92,417,681
Area: 1,648,195 km²
Official languages: Persian

Land borders

Afghanistan Armenia Azerbaijan Iraq Pakistan Turkmenistan Türkiye

Facts change, so check the important things before you travel.
Population: World Bank, 2025 (CC BY 4.0). Capital, area and languages: Wikidata. Facts fetched October 30, 2026.

Before you go

Which plugs are used in Iran?
Sockets take plug type C/F, at 230 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Iran?
Call 110 for the police, 115 for an ambulance and 125 for the fire brigade.
Do you tip in Iran?
Round up, or leave small change.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Iran?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in Iran?
Prices are in Iranian Rial (IRR).
What language do they speak in Iran?
Official languages: Persian.
How do I call a number in Iran from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +98.