086 area code — Markazi
In Iran, the area code 086 covers Markazi. Numbers are written internationally as +98 86.
How to call Markazi
- From abroad
- +98 86 XXX XXXX
- Within Iran
- 086 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +98
About the 086 area code
When you see a number beginning +98 86, it belongs to Markazi: the 98 is Iran's country calling code and 86 is the area code.
Area codes like 086 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Iran number. To actually receive an SMS on a Iran number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Markazi?
Markazi uses the area code 086, written internationally as +98 86.
How do I call Markazi from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +98 86, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Markazi?
Markazi is in the Asia/Tehran time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 086 a mobile or a landline code?
086 is a geographic (landline) area code for Markazi. Mobile numbers in Iran use their own separate prefixes.