Arak runs on UTC+3:30 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Arak and your time
Arak at a glance
| Country | Iran |
|---|---|
| Region | Markazi |
| Time zone | Asia/Tehran |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2022 |
| Coordinates | 34.09° N, 49.70° E |
Time zone in Arak
The clocks in Arak follow Asia/Tehran and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 2022. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+3:30.
The offset includes half an hour, so the gap between Arak and most other cities is a whole number of hours plus 30 minutes.
Arak is on the same time as the rest of Iran, including the capital, Tehran.
Clock changes in Arak, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Arak for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Arak is
A 9:00 AM start in Arak is 12:30 AM in New York, 4:30 PM in Sydney and 9:30 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 8 h 30 min behind | 8 h 30 min behind | 7 h 30 min behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 11 h 30 min behind | 11 h 30 min behind | 10 h 30 min behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 3 h 30 min behind | 3 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 4 h 30 min |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 1 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 30 min ahead | 30 min ahead | 30 min ahead | 7 h 30 min |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 6 h |
| Singapore | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 5 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 7 h 30 min ahead | 7 h 30 min ahead | 6 h 30 min ahead | 30 min |
| UTC | --:-- | 3 h 30 min behind | 3 h 30 min behind | 3 h 30 min behind | 4 h 30 min |
Because Arak keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Arak
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Arak runs from 9 hours 53 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 26 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:27 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Arak
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:15 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:00 AM | 7:26 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:00 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:13 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 53 min |
When the sun is highest in Arak
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Arak: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time.
Places close to Arak
Every city below shares Arak’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malayer | 84 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dorud | 89 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Borujerd | 90 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Saveh | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qom | 124 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hamadan | 134 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Khorramabad | 141 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kashan | 160 km (99 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Arak
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Arak in?
Arak uses the Asia/Tehran time zone, which is UTC+3:30 all year.
Does Arak use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Arak last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2022 and now stays on UTC+3:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Arak and New York?
Arak is 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York in January and 7 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Arak does not.
Is Arak on the same time as Tehran?
Yes. Arak and Tehran both use UTC+3:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Arak?
About 14 hours 26 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 53 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.