UTC +03:30
IRST - Currently observed in Iran
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The IANA time zone identifier for Iran is
Asia/Tehran
Time difference from Iran
All times shown live - Bars indicate offset from Iran (centre = same time).
Country Facts
| Country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Region | Asia |
| Subregion | Southern Asia |
| ISO Code | IR / IRN |
| IANA Zone | Asia/Tehran |
| UTC Offset | +03:30 |
| DST Active | No |
| Currency | IRR - Iranian Rial |
| Population | 84,000,000 |
| Area | 1,648,195 km² |
| Calling Code | ++98 |
| Languages | Persian |
| Cities | 12 |
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| City | Local Time | IANA Zone | Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tehran | 19:58 | Asia/Tehran | Capital |
| Mashhad | 19:58 | Asia/Tehran | - |
| Isfahan | 19:58 | Asia/Tehran | - |
| Karaj | 19:58 | Asia/Tehran | - |
| Tabriz | 19:58 | Asia/Tehran | - |
| Karaj-city | 19:58 | Asia/Tehran | - |
| Shiraz | 19:58 | Asia/Tehran | - |
| Ahvaz | 19:58 | Asia/Tehran | - |
| Qom | 19:58 | Asia/Tehran | - |
| Kermanshah | 19:58 | Asia/Tehran | - |
| Rasht | 19:58 | Asia/Tehran | - |
| Zahedan | 19:58 | Asia/Tehran | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Iran? + −
The current local time in Iran is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second.
The primary IANA time zone is
Asia/Tehran,
currently at UTC+03:30 (IRST).
The exact time right now is
19:58:35
on Tuesday, 21 July 2026.
Does Iran observe Daylight Saving Time? + −
Iran is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time.
The active offset is UTC+03:30 (IRST).
DST rules are maintained in the IANA tz database under the
Asia/Tehran zone entry.
What UTC offset is Iran? + −
Iran is currently at UTC+03:30,
using the abbreviation IRST.
The IANA time zone identifier is
Asia/Tehran.
To convert a time to or from Iran, use the
Time Zone Converter.
What is the capital of Iran? + −
The capital of Iran is Tehran.
It uses the
Asia/Tehran IANA time zone.
See the Tehran time page for the live local clock and full timezone details.
What currency does Iran use? + −
Iran uses the Iranian Rial
(
IRR) as its official currency.
The international calling code is ++98.