Practical Information

Iranian Currency

Please note that the official name of Iran’s currency is the Rial; however, in the streets it is referred to as the Toman and the last digit of the Rial is dropped. For example, 1,000,000 Rial is 100,000 Toman or 10,000 Rial is 1,000 Toman.

International Telephone Calls

SIM cards can be easily purchased at the airport, in the hotel store or at practically any supermarket and shopping center. SIM cards are available at fairly reasonable prices.

Water

Tap water is safe to drink. Take care to only drink from public fountains designated for human consumption. Moreover, domestic and foreign bottled water is readily available in all grocery stores and restaurants for a nominal fee.

Emergency Numbers:

Police: 110

Fire Station: 125

Ambulance: 115

Holy Shrine: +985132002402

Airport Information: 199

Accident Service of Police: 197

Taxi Services: 133/ 1829/ 1830

Product and Service Inspection Office: 124