Current Time in Iran
Iran uses Iran Standard Time all year.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
IRSTUTC+3:30
Iran time zone
Iran Standard Time
Iran Standard Time (IRST)
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IANA time zone: Asia/Tehran.
Major cities in Iran
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Iran to New York | -7 hours 30 minutes | |
| Iran to London | -2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Iran to Dubai | +30 minutes | |
| Iran to New Delhi | +2 hours | |
| Iran to Tokyo | +5 hours 30 minutes |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Iran: FAQs
What time zone is Iran in?
Iran uses Iran Standard Time (IRST, UTC+3:30) all year.
Does Iran observe daylight saving time?
No. Iran does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between Iran and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 7 hours 30 minutes behind Iran. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Tehran, the capital?
Tehran is on Iran Standard Time, currently IRST (UTC+3:30). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Tehran page.