Karaj keeps UTC+3:30 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Karaj and your time
Karaj at a glance
| Country | Iran |
|---|---|
| Region | Alborz Province |
| Time zone | Asia/Tehran |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2022 |
| Coordinates | 35.83° N, 50.99° E |
Which time zone Karaj uses
Local time in Karaj is UTC+3:30 year round, under the Asia/Tehran rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 2022, and no future change is scheduled.
Because UTC+3:30 ends in :30, a call booked on the hour in London or New York starts at half past the hour in Karaj.
All of Iran keeps the same time, so Karaj reads the same clock as Tehran.
Clock changes in Karaj, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Karaj for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Karaj and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Karaj, it 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 |
Karaj never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Karaj
Today
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Over the year, daylight in Karaj grows from 9 hours 44 minutes to 14 hours 36 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 52 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Karaj
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:10 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:50 AM | 7:26 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:55 AM | 6:02 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:13 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 44 min |
When the sun is highest in Karaj
Karaj lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:05 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Karaj
Every city below shares Karaj’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazarabad | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Eslamshahr | 38 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tehran | 42 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qarchak | 69 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pakdasht | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pardis | 75 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Varamin | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chalus | 99 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Iran
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Karaj in?
Karaj uses the Asia/Tehran time zone, which is UTC+3:30 all year.
Does Karaj use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Karaj 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 Karaj and New York?
Karaj 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 Karaj does not.
Is Karaj on the same time as Tehran?
Yes. Karaj and Tehran both use UTC+3:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Karaj?
About 14 hours 36 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 44 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.