Iran · Public Transport & Maps

Neshan

Navigate Iranian cities with real-time traffic, combined bus-and-metro routing and Persian voice guidance, from the homegrown map app millions of Iranians - including ride-hailing drivers - rely on daily.

What it helps with

Directions in Iranian citiesDetailed maps.
Live trafficAvoid jams.
Traffic camera warningsSpeed cameras.

About Neshan

Neshan ("sign" or "mark" in Persian) is an Iranian-developed navigation and mapping app built specifically for Iranian roads and cities, filling a gap left by international services like Google Maps and Waze, which face restrictions inside Iran. Built on OpenStreetMap data and developed by the Rajman team, Neshan has become a go-to tool not just for everyday users but for ride-hailing drivers on platforms like Snapp and Tapsi.

Key Features

Real-Time Traffic Routing: Get the fastest or least congested route using live traffic data, with alerts for speed cameras and police checkpoints along the way.
Combined Transit Navigation: Plan trips that combine bus and metro routes alongside driving directions, useful in cities with extensive public transit networks.
Persian Voice Guidance: Navigate with spoken street names and directions in Persian, plus Persian speech recognition for hands-free search.
Environmental & Safety Data: View air pollution levels in cities with monitoring stations, and get warnings for speed bumps and low-emission or traffic-restricted zones.

How to Get Started

Download the Neshan app from Cafe Bazaar or another supported app store.
Allow location access so the app can determine your position via GPS, Wi-Fi or mobile network.
Search for a destination by name or address, or select a point of interest like a restaurant, gas station or ATM.
Choose a route and start navigation, or use combined bus-and-metro directions for public transit trips.

Before you use it

Good to know: Neshan shows Tehran's traffic-restriction zones (tarh-e terafik) and warns before entering them.
Limits: The interface is mostly in Persian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Neshan work with a foreign bank card in Iran?: Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is Neshan available in English?: Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
Do I need a local phone number to use Neshan?: No, an international phone number generally works for Neshan.
Do I need local ID or residency for Neshan?: No, Neshan doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use Neshan?: iOS · Android
How much does Neshan cost?: Free