Area Code 71 – Fars

Geographic Overview

The +98 71 country-code prefix is the National Destination Code (NDC) for the Fars province in southern Iran. It is a geographic area code, meaning that the number is tied to a specific physical location and is used for landline (PSTN) services. The administrative center of Fars is Shiraz, a major cultural and economic hub, and the code covers the entire province, including cities such as Marvdasht, Jahrom, Firuzabad, Kazerun, and Lar. When dialing from abroad, the international format is +98 71 XXXX XXXX, where the leading '0' of the domestic trunk prefix is omitted. Within Iran, callers dial 071 XXXX XXXX.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

For local callers within Iran, the full national number includes the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code and the subscriber number: 071 XXXX XXXX. For example, a landline in Shiraz might be 071 1234 5678. When calling from outside Iran, you must replace the '0' with the country code +98, so the same number becomes +98 71 1234 5678. It is important to note that the area code is an essential part of the number; omitting it will result in a failed call.

Numbering Structure and Overlays

Iranian geographic numbers are typically 10 digits long when dialed nationally (including the trunk prefix '0'), and 11 digits internationally (including the country code +98). The Fars region does not currently have an overlay code; the 71 prefix is exclusive to this province. However, as demand for telephone numbers grows, overlay codes may be introduced in the future, which would allow multiple area codes to serve the same geographic area without changing existing numbers.

Usage and Services

The 71 prefix is used for fixed-line services provided by the Telecommunication Company of Iran (TCI) and other licensed operators. It supports traditional PSTN services, as well as ADSL and fiber-optic internet connections that are often bundled with landline services. Businesses and government offices in Fars rely on these numbers for official communication. While mobile numbers in Iran use separate non-geographic prefixes (e.g., 0910, 0912), landlines under 71 are strictly geographic.

Caller Guidance

For international callers, always use the full international format: +98 71 followed by the 7-digit local number. For example, to call a landline in Shiraz, you would dial +98 71 234 5678 (if the local number is 234 5678). For domestic callers outside the Fars province, dial 071 then the local number. Within the same area code, local calls may be made without the area code, but it is safer to include it to avoid misdialing. Always check with your service provider for any special dialing requirements when calling from VoIP or mobile networks.