Tehran, Iran uses Asia/Tehran, currently +0330 (UTC+03:30). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Tehran is the capital of Iran, with a population of about 7.2 million. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
The band below is your local scale — accent shows when everyone's business hours overlap. Add or remove a city on the left and this updates too.
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
Northern districts, set higher against the surrounding mountains, tend to be cooler and are generally favored for their proximity to parks and shopping, while southern districts are more central to older markets and transit hubs. The metro connects both ends of this large, sprawling city.
Museums, palaces, and mountain-adjacent parks are best visited in spring or autumn, when temperatures are milder than the intense summer heat. Winter can bring snow to the surrounding mountains, visible from much of the city.
An extensive metro network is an efficient way to cross this large city, complemented by buses and widely available taxis or ride-hailing apps. Traffic congestion can make road journeys slower than distances suggest.
Spring and autumn bring the mildest, most comfortable temperatures, avoiding both the dry summer heat and the cold winter, when nearby mountains see snow. Air quality can be a consideration during still winter conditions.
Iran uses the IRR, calling code +98.
Iran uses the Iranian rial, and Persian (Farsi) is the official language, with English less commonly spoken outside tourist-oriented settings. A polite, hospitable manner and a degree of formality are generally appreciated.
