Persian Numbers

Persian numbers and Persian numeral’s learning might seem a bit obsolete, considering that there are English equivalent of them available on almost every sign, bill, page and… in Iran. But knowledge is never useless. For instance, Iran is a place which you won’t be able to get around much without bargaining. Here, having an overall knowledge of the Persian numeral and numbers in Farsi written can help you avoid getting ripped off or to read the number of the lines of public transport means such as bus or metro.

so follow this article from Iran travel guide about Persian numbers and numbers in Farsi written:

How to Read Persian Numeral and Persian Numbers

Persian numbers follow the same rules as the English numbers, when it comes to counting. This chart can help you understand numbers in Farsi written better:

Where knowing Persian numeral and numbers in Farsi written comes in handy:

License Plates Number

Considering that most of the cars in Iran look alike; a good way to identify cars such as a taxi or Snapp that you have ordered, a friend’s car or even your own rental car would be by looking at its license plate number. License plate numbers in Iran consist of a five digit numbers in Farsi and a Persian alphabet in the middle of it. Also, a district code with 2 digits is printed at the right side of the license plate.

For example, Tehran city district codes right digits are either 0 or both numbers are the same, such as 22, 33 and so on.

Checking the Prices

Whether you are at a convenience store or at a shop like Tehran grand bazaar or Tajrish traditional bazaar, all shopkeepers are required by law to write the price of their products and exhibit it to the customers. Groceries and factory made goods usually have their prices printed on the packaging, along with the production and expiration date. Although most often they are printed in English numerals, sometimes they might be written in Persian numbers. So this way, you can avoid getting ripped off.

Phone Numbers

Phone numbers in Iran are usually read differently to how we do in the English language (individually). So, for example, this cellphone number is read this way:

0912 123 4567 “sefr nohsad-o-davazdah, sad-o-bist-o-se, chehel-o-panj, shast-o-haft” (“o” means “and”).