Current Time in Iran
GMT+3:30 (UTC+03:30) · 91 cities · Capital: Tehran
Time Zone
| GMT+3:30 | UTC+03:30 |
Country Facts
| Capital | Tehran |
| Currency | IRR (﷼) |
| Calling code | +98 |
| Languages | Persian |
| Drives on | right |
Daylight Saving Time
Iran does not observe daylight saving time. The offset remains UTC+03:30 year-round.
Time planning in Iran
Use this when scheduling calls, launches, travel days, or support coverage for people in Iran.
Country time shape
Iran uses one main time zone: GMT+3:30 (UTC+03:30). Scheduling by country is usually reliable.
Major city anchor
Start with Tehran for practical local-time checks. The primary clock on this page uses Asia/Tehran.
DST complexity
Iran has no listed daylight-saving change in the primary time zone data, which makes recurring schedules easier to maintain.
| Reference market | Iran | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 9:30 AM-5:30 PM | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Berlin | 10:30 AM-5:30 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| Dubai | 9:30 AM-4:30 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Paris | 10:30 AM-5:30 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| London | 11:30 AM-5:30 PM | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 9:30 AM-3:30 PM | 11:30 AM-5:30 PM |
Best listed overlap: 9:30 AM-5:30 PM in Iran with Moscow.
Time Difference from Iran
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +7h 30m |
| Chicago | +8h 30m |
| Los Angeles | +10h 30m |
| London | +2h 30m |
| Paris | +1h 30m |
| Berlin | +1h 30m |
| Moscow | +0h 30m |
| Dubai | -0h 30m |
| Mumbai | -2h |
| Bangkok | -3h 30m |
| Shanghai | -4h 30m |
| Tokyo | -5h 30m |
| Sydney | -6h 30m |
| Auckland | -8h 30m |
| São Paulo | +6h 30m |
1 Cities in Iran
| Time | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tehran | GMT+3:30 | --:--:-- |
Time in Iran
Iran uses a single time zone: GMT+3:30 (UTC+03:30), identified by the IANA timezone database as Asia/Tehran. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the UTC offset of UTC+03:30 remains constant throughout the year.
The largest city is Tehran. The capital, Tehran, uses the GMT+3:30 time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Iran in?
Iran uses the GMT+3:30 time zone (UTC+03:30). The IANA identifier is Asia/Tehran. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the UTC offset of UTC+03:30 remains constant throughout the year.
Does Iran observe daylight saving time?
No. Iran does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains UTC+03:30 year-round.
What is the capital of Iran?
The capital of Iran is Tehran. The currency is the IRR (﷼) and the country calling code is +98.
What is the time difference between Iran and New York?
Iran is +7h 30m compared to New York (Eastern Time). This difference may change by 1 hour during daylight saving time transitions.
How many cities in Iran does CheckTimeNow track?
We track the current time in 91 cities in Iran. The largest include Tehran.