Isfahan
What time is it in Iran
About Isfahan
Isfahan holds UTC+3:30 year-round, without daylight saving. New York noon equals 7:30 PM here in summer, shifting to 8:30 PM in winter. Isfahan's historic bazaar opens around 09:00 and winds down by 14:00; the afternoon break runs long before reopening around 16:00. Friday is the weekly day off.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Isfahan right now?+
Isfahan follows Iranian Standard Time (IRST), which is UTC+3:30. During daylight saving months (roughly late March to late September), clocks shift to UTC+4:30 (IRDT). You can see the exact current local time for Isfahan at the top of this page.
What time zone is Isfahan in?+
Isfahan is in the Asia/Tehran time zone. Iran uses Iranian Standard Time (IRST, UTC+3:30) in winter and Iranian Daylight Time (IRDT, UTC+4:30) in summer. All cities in Iran, including Isfahan, share the same national time zone.
How many hours ahead of UTC is Isfahan?+
Isfahan is 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC (UTC+3:30) during standard time. When Iran observes daylight saving time, the offset becomes UTC+4:30.
What is the time difference between Isfahan and London?+
Isfahan is typically 3.5 hours ahead of London (UTC+3:30 vs UTC+0). The gap can vary between 2.5 and 3.5 hours depending on whether the UK and Iran are each observing daylight saving time at the same period.
What is the time difference between Isfahan and New York?+
Isfahan is usually 8.5 hours ahead of New York (Eastern Standard Time). During overlapping daylight saving periods, the difference may shift to 7.5 or 8.5 hours. Always check the live clock for the precise current gap.
Does Isfahan observe daylight saving time?+
Yes. Iran observes daylight saving time, typically starting on the first day of Farvardin (around March 22) and ending in late September. During this period, Isfahan moves to UTC+4:30.
Is Isfahan ahead of or behind Dubai?+
Isfahan is 30 minutes behind Dubai. Dubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4), while Isfahan runs on IRST (UTC+3:30) in winter. When Iran switches to summer time (UTC+4:30), Isfahan becomes 30 minutes ahead of Dubai.