Iran uses the Asia/Tehran time zone, abbreviated IRST, which is UTC+3:30. It does not observe daylight saving time; the time is the same all year. Iran uses a half-hour offset, UTC+3:30, and stopped observing daylight saving time in 2022. Use this page to check the exact current local time in Iran, with the date, UTC offset and time zone, updated in real time.

Official time zone: Asia/Tehran (Asia)

Estimated population: 90,608,707 people.

Local fact: Iran uses a half-hour offset, UTC+3:30, and stopped observing daylight saving time in 2022.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Time in Iran

What time is it in Iran right now?

The exact time in Iran, Asia, appears on the main clock at the top of this page and updates every second using the Asia/Tehran time zone, with no need to reload.

What time zone does Iran use?

Iran (Asia) uses the Asia/Tehran time zone from the IANA database, which corresponds to UTC+3:30. This is the reference that devices and servers use to calculate local time.

What is the time difference between Iran and New York?

The difference is calculated by comparing the Asia/Tehran zone with New York (Eastern Time), so it updates automatically if either zone changes its clocks. The +HR and -HR tags on the cards show how many hours each place is ahead of or behind Iran.

Does Iran observe daylight saving time?

Does not observe daylight saving time; the time is the same all year. This page calculates the time with the Asia/Tehran zone, so it always shows the current local time in Iran, including any seasonal clock change.

How do I compare the time in Iran with other cities?

In the Time Across the U.S. and World Times sections you can see the time in other places and how many hours they are ahead (+) or behind (-) Iran. If the calendar day is different, the date is shown, for example Sun Oct 18. Every card links to that place’s page.

Can I see the time in Iran in 12-hour or 24-hour format?

Yes. Use the 12-hour (AM/PM) or 24-hour selector below the main clock; the change applies to every card and your preference is saved in your browser.