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The current time in Isfahan, Iran is shown live on this page. Isfahan is in the Asia/Tehran timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+03:30 (GMT+3:30). Isfahan observes daylight saving time, switching between IRST (UTC+03:30) and IRDT (UTC0:3.5) annually. Isfahan has a population of approximately 2.2M people. Isfahan uses IRR and the international calling code for Iran is ++98. Other cities in the same timezone include Tehran, Mashhad, Tabriz.
Now in IR
Timezone
Asia/Tehran
UTC offset
UTC+03:30
Standard
IRST
DST
IRDT
Local time guide
Use this page when you need the live local time in Isfahan for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently 2 hours 30 minutes behind Isfahan. New York is currently 7 hours 30 minutes behind Isfahan.
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Timezone
Asia/Tehran
UTC Offset
UTC+03:30
Abbreviation
GMT+3:30
DST
Not active
Region
Southern Asia
Country
Iran
State / Area
Calling Code
+98
Nearest timezone boundary
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Kuwait City, approximately 506 km away. Kuwait City uses the Asia/Kuwait timezone. When it is the current time in Isfahan, the time in Kuwait City is different by 0.5 hours.
City profile
Isfahan is located in Iran, Iran, in the Asia continent. The primary language spoken here is Persian. The city has a population of approximately 2.2M, ranking it #113 in Iran by size. For timezone purposes, Isfahan uses Asia/Tehran (UTC+03:30). It observes daylight saving time, switching between IRST and IRDT depending on the time of year.
Travel and calls
Isfahan does not observe daylight saving time, so its clock stays consistent throughout the year.
Tehran does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Time comparison
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Isfahan. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Based on Isfahan's latitude (32.7°N), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 14 hours, with sunrise around 5:01 AM and sunset around 6:59 PM. At this mid-latitude, daylight hours shift noticeably between seasons, with longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.
Best time to call
For work calls, the standard business window in Isfahan is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT+3:30. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Business hours in Isfahan (12:00 PM - 6:00 PM) overlap with London starting at 9:30 AM. The best window for calls between these two cities is 6 hours per day. Business hours overlap: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM in Isfahan time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between Isfahan and London is 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM in Isfahan time (6 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
Isfahan switches between IRST and IRDT each year. Recurring meetings may shift by an hour during transitions. Upcoming transitions: check the DST section above for exact dates.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Isfahan uses IRR and the calling code for Iran is +98. Languages spoken here include Persian. The city has a population of around 2.2M, making it a local reference point for timezone planning in Southern Asia.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 506 km away at Kuwait City (AST). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
Popular conversions
The most relevant time conversions for Isfahan are with nearby Southern Asia cities and major global hubs in different timezones.
Timezone boundaries nearby
The closest cities that operate in a different timezone than Isfahan. Useful for understanding where the timezone boundary falls and how local times differ just a short distance away.
Same timezone
Tehran, Mashhad, Tabriz, Shiraz share the Asia/Tehran timezone with Isfahan. These cities have the same current offset and follow the same daylight saving schedule, so they are useful alternatives when comparing local time across the region.
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