Area Code 35 – Yazd province

Overview of Area Code +98 35

Area code +98 35 is the geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Yazd province in the Islamic Republic of Iran. This code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) of Iran, following ITU-T E.164 recommendations. The province, known for its historical significance and Zoroastrian heritage, is located in the central part of the country. The administrative capital, Yazd city, is the primary hub for telecommunications within this region.

Geographic Coverage and Dialing Format

The +98 35 area code covers the entire Yazd province, including its major cities and towns such as Yazd, Ardakan, Meybod, Ashkezar, Taft, and Bafq. Subscriber numbers within this code are typically 8 digits long, making the complete national significant number (NSN) 10 digits when combined with the area code (excluding the leading trunk prefix '0').

For local calls within the Yazd province, callers can dial the 8-digit subscriber number directly without the area code. However, for calls from other provinces within Iran, the format is: 0 35 XXXX XXXX. International callers must use the full international format: +98 35 XXXX XXXX (or 0098 35 XXXX XXXX from countries using the international prefix 00).

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Yazd): Dial the 8-digit subscriber number directly.
• Domestic long-distance callers (outside Yazd): Dial 0 followed by 35 and the 8-digit subscriber number.
• International callers: Dial the international access code (e.g., 00 from most countries, or + from mobile networks), then 98 (Iran's country code), then 35, and the 8-digit subscriber number. Example: +98 35 1234 5678.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest updates, there is no overlay code for the Yazd province; the 35 code is exclusively used for fixed-line PSTN services. However, due to the growth of VoIP and mobile services, some numbers may be routed over IP networks, but the geographic significance remains for billing and emergency services. Mobile numbers in Iran are non-geographic and begin with 09 (e.g., 0912, 0935), so they are not affected by this area code.

When dialing from abroad, it is essential to drop the leading '0' of the trunk prefix. For example, if a local number is 035 1234 5678, the international format becomes +98 35 1234 5678. This ensures proper routing through international gateways.

For businesses and residents in Yazd, the area code is a crucial part of their identity, often used in marketing and customer service. Understanding the correct dialing procedure is vital for seamless communication with this historic region.