Iran: Banking Hours and Currency

In Tehran banks are open from 07:30 to 15:30 Saturday to Wednesday and 07:30 to 13:30 Thursday. Friday is a public holiday.

In other cities banks are open from 07:30 to 13:30 Saturday to Wednesday and 07:30 to 12:30 Thursday. Friday is a public holiday.

The currency is Iranian Rial. Each 10 Rials make 1 Tooman. Foreign currencies should be declared upon arrival on a special form. Exchange of the currencies is possible through Special Branches of all banks in Tehran and large cities such as Isfahan, Shiraz and Mashhad. It is advisable to bring hard currency for exchange purposes.

Only selected shops accept MasterCard and Visa credit cards.

Get the latest exchange rates on Central Bank of Iran at www.cbi.ir
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Related Website(s):
   http://www.cbi.ir