Mashhad keeps UTC+3:30 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Mashhad and your time
Mashhad at a glance
| Country | Iran |
|---|---|
| Region | Razavi Khorasan |
| Time zone | Asia/Tehran |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2022 |
| Coordinates | 36.30° N, 59.61° E |
Mashhad time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Mashhad 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 Mashhad and most other cities is a whole number of hours plus 30 minutes.
Mashhad is on the same time as the rest of Iran, including the capital, Tehran.
Clock changes in Mashhad, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Mashhad for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Mashhad and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Mashhad, 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 |
Mashhad 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 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 Mashhad
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The earliest sunrise in Mashhad is at 4:13 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset at 6:53 PM on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Mashhad
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:36 AM | 5:43 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:14 AM | 6:52 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:20 AM | 5:27 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:40 AM | 4:21 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Clock time and sun time in Mashhad
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Mashhad: solar noon falls at about 11:30 AM on standard time.
Cities near Mashhad
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marāgheh | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Neyshabur | 73 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Torbat-e Heydarieh | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Quchan | 133 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Torbat-e Jam | 149 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kashmar | 156 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sabzawār | 173 km (107 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ashgabat (Turkmenistan) | 213 km (133 mi) | --:-- | 1 h 30 min ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Mashhad in?
Mashhad uses the Asia/Tehran time zone, which is UTC+3:30 all year.
Does Mashhad use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Mashhad 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 Mashhad and New York?
Mashhad 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 Mashhad does not.
Is Mashhad on the same time as Tehran?
Yes. Mashhad and Tehran both use UTC+3:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Mashhad?
About 14 hours 38 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 41 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.