This is the telephone area code for Ahvaz, the capital of the oil-rich Khuzestan Province and a major industrial center in southwestern Iran.
How to Call Ahvaz from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 for USA, 00 for UK/Europe)
- Dial 98 (Iran country code)
- Dial the area code (61)
- Dial the 8-digit local number
Example: Calling Ahvaz from United Kingdom
00 98 61 XXXX XXXX
Where:
00 = UK exit code
98 = Iran country code
61 = Ahvaz area code
Local Number = 8-digit subscriber number
Quick Facts
Khuzestan Province Coverage
The 61 area code covers the entire Khuzestan Province following Iran's national numbering plan unification:
Ahvaz City
Provincial capital and major petroleum industrial hub
Abadan
Major oil refining center and port city on the Shatt al-Arab
Dezful
Historic city known for its ancient water systems and agriculture
Khorramshahr
Important port city and commercial gateway
Major Iran Area Codes
International Dialing Prefixes
Use these codes to initiate an international call to Ahvaz:
India / UAE
00
Canada / USA
011
Australia
0011
Japan
010
Singapore
001
South Africa
00