PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Mashhad
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Iran Standard Time
- IANA zone
- Asia/Tehran
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+3:30
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Iran
- Region
- Razavi Khorasan
- Population
- 2,307,177
- Coordinates
- 36.30° N, 59.61° E
- Elevation
- 980 m
Mashhad is a city in Iran, in Razavi Khorasan, with a population of about 2,307,177. It uses the Iran Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Asia/Tehran).
Mashhad does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+3:30 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Note that Mashhad uses a non-whole-hour offset: local time differs from UTC by 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Other cities on the same clock include Tehran.
Because Mashhad lies at 36.30° N, 59.61° E, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 14 h 38 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 9 h 41 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:35 AM | 5:42 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 4:14 AM | 6:52 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| September equinox | 5:19 AM | 5:29 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 6:38 AM | 4:20 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Mashhad in?
Mashhad is in the Iran Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Asia/Tehran. The UTC offset is UTC+3:30.
Does Mashhad have daylight saving time?
No. Mashhad stays on UTC+3:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Mashhad and New York?
In January New York is 8 hours 30 minutes behind Mashhad, and in July it is 7 hours 30 minutes behind Mashhad, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Mashhad and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 11 hours 30 minutes behind Mashhad, and in July it is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Mashhad, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mashhad?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 4:14 AM and sets at about 6:52 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 6:38 AM and sets at about 4:20 PM (local time).