Send SMS to Iran online
Tehran's busy streets are lined with small businesses like bakeries, carpet shops, and local tea houses. Schools, clinics, and delivery services rely on text messages to stay connected with their customers. In Tehran and other cities, texts are used for exam updates, medical reminders, and delivery notifications. Texts are effective here because they are quick to read, work on all phones, and are accessible even in areas with limited internet.
Iran
+98 · Middle East and North Africa
Price per message
$0.02338
- For $40
- 1,710 SMS
- Alphabet
- Unicode (UCS-2)
- 1,000 messages
- $23.38
- Example number
- +98 912 345 6789
What a bulk SMS campaign to Iran costs
Need a different count? The pricing calculator works it out for any number of messages, and the workspace shows the exact total for your own list, including names merged into the text.
| Recipients | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| 500 | $11.69 | $23.38 |
| 1,000 | $23.38 | $46.76 |
| 5,000 | $116.90 | $233.80 |
| 10,000 | $233.80 | $467.60 |
Who sends text messages to customers in Iran
Schools
Schools in Isfahan text parents about exam schedules or school holiday dates.
Clinics
Clinics in Shiraz send reminders for vaccination appointments or lab test results.
Delivery services
Services in Mashhad alert customers when their package is out for delivery.
Tea houses
Tea houses in Tabriz notify customers about special offers or new menu items.
Phone number format in Iran
A mobile number in Iran has 10 digits after +98. People write it locally with a 0 in front (0912 345 6789); paste it like that with Iran as the default country, or as +98 912 345 6789, and the workspace treats both the same.
Alphabet and message length
Writing in Persian (Arabic script) always uses Unicode, so a message to Iran in Persian holds 70 characters in one segment and 67 in each part of a longer text. Short notices in English or plain Latin letters hold 160 characters, which keeps a long message in fewer segments.
Main languages: Persian.
Best time to send to Iran
Iran stays on UTC+3:30 all year, so 10:00 in Tehran is always 06:30 UTC. The scheduler takes your own time zone and shows the same moment in UTC, which makes a 10:00 local send easy to set from anywhere.
Your business
Text Message · Today 09:30
Hi Lee, your order is ready. Collect it today from 2 pm at the front desk.
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Questions about texting Iran
How much does it cost to send an SMS to Iran?
One message (one segment) to Iran costs $0.02338. A campaign to 1,000 people with a short text costs $23.38, and a two-segment text costs twice that. Failed messages are refunded to your credit.
How many messages to Iran does a $40 top-up send?
$40 sends 1,710 single-segment messages to Iran, and more with the bonus on your first top-up. Credit has no expiry date, so what you do not use stays in your account.
How long can a text to Iran be?
Writing in Persian (Arabic script) always uses Unicode, so a message to Iran in Persian holds 70 characters in one segment and 67 in each part of a longer text. Short notices in English or plain Latin letters hold 160 characters, which keeps a long message in fewer segments.
What number format do I use for Iran?
A mobile number in Iran has 10 digits after +98. People write it locally with a 0 in front (0912 345 6789); paste it like that with Iran as the default country, or as +98 912 345 6789, and the workspace treats both the same.
Which language should I use for texts?
Persian (Farsi) is the primary language, but English can be used for mixed audiences or tourists.
Are there times when texts are less effective?
Texts may be less effective during Nowruz (Persian New Year) when people are busy with celebrations.
Ready to text Iran?
Create an account, paste your Iran numbers and see the exact total before you send. Top up from $40: that is 1,710 messages to Iran.