The current local time in Iran is shown above. Iran operates on Iran Standard Time (IRST) with a UTC offset of UTC+3:30.
Major cities including Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz, and Mashhad all follow the same national time zone.
Iran uses a single time zone across the entire country, which keeps time consistent nationwide.
Iran follows Iran Standard Time (UTC+3:30) throughout the year and does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Quick Facts
- Capital: Tehran
- Region: Western Asia / Middle East
- Time Zone: Iran Standard Time (IRST)
- UTC Offset: UTC+3:30
- Daylight Saving Time: No
- Population: About 88 million
- Language: Persian (Farsi)
- Currency: Iranian Rial (IRR)
Time Difference from Major Cities
- Iran ↔ Sydney: Sydney is usually 7–8 hours ahead, depending on Australian Daylight Saving Time.
- Iran ↔ New York: New York is usually 8.5 hours behind Iran.
- Iran ↔ London: London is usually 3.5 hours behind Iran.
- Iran ↔ cLondon: Dubai is usually 30 minutes ahead of Iran.
- Iran ↔ Tokyo: Tokyo is usually 5.5 hours ahead of Iran.
Time differences may vary slightly during Daylight Saving Time transition weeks in other countries.
Daylight Saving Time
Iran does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The country abolished seasonal clock changes in 2022 and remains on UTC+3:30 year-round.
Best Time to Call Iran from Abroad
If you are calling Iran from:
- Australia (Sydney): Best time is 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Sydney time, corresponding to morning in Iran.
- United Kingdom: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM UK time works well.
- United States (New York): 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST reaches Iran in the afternoon.
Typical business hours in Iran are 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday to Wednesday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Iran in?
Iran follows Iran Standard Time (IRST) which is UTC+3:30.
Does Iran observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Iran stopped using Daylight Saving Time in 2022.
Why is Iran’s time zone different?
Iran uses a half-hour time offset, which is unusual compared to most countries that use whole-hour offsets.
Where is Iran Located?
Iran is located in Western Asia, bordered by countries such as Iraq, Turkey, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and it has coastlines along the Persian Gulf and the Caspian Sea.
What is Iran Famous For?
Iran is known for its ancient civilization, cultural heritage, and historic architecture.
Iran is famous for:
- Ancient Persian history and the Persian Empire
- Historic cities such as Isfahan and Shiraz
- Beautiful mosques and Islamic architecture
- Persian carpets and traditional crafts
- Delicious Persian cuisine and tea culture
- Historic archaeological sites such as Persepolis
Because of its long history and cultural influence, Iran is one of the most historically significant countries in the Middle East
Additional Note
Iran’s half-hour time zone (UTC+3:30) is unique and may create unusual time differences compared with countries using full-hour offsets.
