Iran International TV shortwave frequencies and schedule
Iran International TV (Clandestine stations) has 11 scheduled transmissions on 11 frequencies (shortwave and medium wave), in Farsi / Iranian Persian, aimed at Iran. Times are UTC, for the A26 season (EiBi schedule, updated October 15, 2026).
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Schedule (UTC)
| Time UTC | Frequency | Days | Language | Target | Transmitter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:00–19:00 | 12090 kHz 25m | daily | Farsi / Iranian Persian | Iran | |
| 04:00–19:00 | 15730 kHz 19m | daily | Farsi / Iranian Persian | Iran | Sofia-Kostinbrod |
| 04:00–19:00 | 15745 kHz 19m | daily | Farsi / Iranian Persian | Iran | Sofia-Kostinbrod |
| 04:00–19:00 | 15750.3 kHz 19m | daily | Farsi / Iranian Persian | Iran | Sofia-Kostinbrod |
| 04:00–19:00 | 15765 kHz 19m | daily | Farsi / Iranian Persian | Iran | Sofia-Kostinbrod |
| 04:00–15:00 | 17900 kHz 16m | daily | Farsi / Iranian Persian | Iran | Sofia-Kostinbrod |
| 19:00–04:00 | 5890 kHz 49m | daily | Farsi / Iranian Persian | Iran | Sofia-Kostinbrod |
| 19:00–04:00 | 5900 kHz 49m | daily | Farsi / Iranian Persian | Iran | Sofia-Kostinbrod |
| 20:00–23:00 | 864 kHz MW | daily | Farsi / Iranian Persian | Iran | Sofia-Kostinbrod |
| 20:00–04:00 | 9425 kHz 31m | daily | Farsi / Iranian Persian | Iran | Sofia-Kostinbrod |
| 20:00–04:00 | 9525 kHz 31m | daily | Farsi / Iranian Persian | Iran | Sofia-Kostinbrod |
Schedule data: EiBi. Broadcasters change frequencies at the end of March and October; Skywave DX updates this page every night.
Transmitter sites
Sofia-Kostinbrod
Questions
What frequency is Iran International TV on?
Iran International TV uses 11 shortwave frequencies this season: 864 kHz, 5890 kHz, 5900 kHz, 9425 kHz, 9525 kHz, 12090 kHz, 15730 kHz, 15745 kHz and 3 more. Which one carries which programme depends on the time; see the schedule on this page (times in UTC).
When can I hear Iran International TV on shortwave?
It has 11 scheduled transmissions, 11 of them daily, from 04:00 UTC. Reception depends on where you are and the time of day: lower frequencies travel farther at night, higher ones by day.
Can I listen to Iran International TV online?
Yes, over the air: Skywave DX tunes the frequency through a public shortwave receiver that can hear it, so you hear the real broadcast as it arrives. Press a frequency on this page to tune it.
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