Mashhad
What time is it in Iran
About Mashhad
Mashhad runs at UTC+3:30 year-round, with no daylight saving. New York noon equals 7:30 PM here in summer, 8:30 PM in winter as US clocks fall back. As one of the world's most-visited pilgrimage cities, shrines and bazaars open from 07:00; government offices run 08:00–14:00. Friday is the weekly holiday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Mashhad right now?+
Mashhad follows Iran Standard Time (IRST), which is UTC+3:30. During daylight saving time (late March to late September), clocks move to UTC+4:30. You can check the exact current local time at the top of this page.
What time zone does Mashhad use?+
Mashhad is located in Iran and uses the Asia/Tehran time zone. The standard offset is UTC+3:30 (IRST). Iran observes daylight saving time, shifting to UTC+4:30 (IRDT) during summer months.
How many hours ahead or behind is Mashhad compared to London?+
Mashhad is typically 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of London (GMT). During UK daylight saving time this gap narrows to 2 hours and 30 minutes, and during Iranian daylight saving time it may differ by another hour.
What is the time difference between Mashhad and New York?+
Mashhad is generally 8 hours and 30 minutes ahead of New York (ET). This offset can vary slightly depending on whether one or both locations are observing daylight saving time.
Does Mashhad observe daylight saving time?+
Yes. Iran, including Mashhad, observes daylight saving time. Clocks spring forward at the start of Nowruz (late March) to UTC+4:30 and fall back in late September to the standard UTC+3:30.
What is the UTC offset for Mashhad?+
The UTC offset for Mashhad is UTC+3:30 in winter (Iran Standard Time) and UTC+4:30 in summer (Iran Daylight Time). Iran is one of the few countries that uses a non-whole-hour UTC offset.
Is Mashhad in the same time zone as Tehran?+
Yes. Mashhad and Tehran share the same time zone — Asia/Tehran. Both cities follow Iran Standard Time (UTC+3:30) and switch to Iran Daylight Time (UTC+4:30) together during the summer period.