Area Code 45 – Ardabil province

Overview of Area Code +98 45

Area code 45 is the National Destination Code (NDC) for the Ardabil province in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Geographically assigned under the Iranian numbering plan (ITU-T E.164), this code covers the entire province, including the provincial capital Ardabil and other major cities such as Parsabad, Meshgin Shahr, Khalkhal, and Germi. The province is located in the northwestern part of Iran, bordering the Republic of Azerbaijan and the provinces of East Azerbaijan, Zanjan, and Gilan.

Dialing Formats

When calling a fixed-line subscriber in Ardabil from within Iran, the national trunk prefix 0 is dialed, followed by the area code 45 and the subscriber's 8-digit local number. The complete national format is: 0 45 XXXX XXXX (e.g., 045 3123 4567).

For international callers, the Iranian country code +98 is used, and the leading trunk prefix 0 is dropped. The international dialing format becomes: +98 45 XXXX XXXX (e.g., +98 45 3123 4567).

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The 45 area code is administered by the Telecommunication Company of Ardabil (TCA), a regional operator under the umbrella of the Telecommunication Infrastructure Company of Iran. The province's fixed-line network is fully digital, supporting PSTN and VoIP services. Subscriber numbers within this code are 8 digits long, and the area code is not overlaid with any other NDC; therefore, local calls within the province do not require the area code when dialing between different cities in Ardabil? Actually, for calls between different cities within the same province, the area code is still required if the destination is in a different local calling area. However, in Iran, local calls within the same city do not require the area code. For clarity, when dialing from outside the province, always use the area code.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Ardabil): To call another fixed-line number in the same city, simply dial the 8-digit subscriber number. To call a different city within the province, dial 045 followed by the 8-digit number.
• Domestic long-distance callers (from other provinces): Dial 045 followed by the subscriber number.
• International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most countries), then 98, then 45, and the 8-digit subscriber number. Do not dial the leading 0.

Important Notes

Mobile numbers in Iran are non-geographic and always begin with 09 (e.g., 0912, 0935). They are not associated with this area code. For emergency services, dial 110 (police), 115 (ambulance), and 125 (fire) from any phone in Iran.