Qom keeps UTC+3:30 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Qom and your time
Qom at a glance
| Country | Iran |
|---|---|
| Region | Qom Province |
| Time zone | Asia/Tehran |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2022 |
| Coordinates | 34.64° N, 50.88° E |
Qom time zone and clock changes
Local time in Qom 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 Qom.
Qom is on the same time as the rest of Iran, including the capital, Tehran.
Clock changes in Qom, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Qom for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Qom and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Qom 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 Qom 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.
Daylight in Qom
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Day length in Qom runs from 9 hours 50 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 29 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:24 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Qom
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:11 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:54 AM | 7:23 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:55 AM | 6:02 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:10 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 50 min |
When the sun is highest in Qom
Qom 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 Qom
Every city below shares Qom’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saveh | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kashan | 89 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Varamin | 103 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Eslamshahr | 107 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qarchak | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pakdasht | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Arak | 124 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tehran | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Iran
All time zones and cities in Iran
Tools for time in Qom
- Convert a time to or from Qom: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Qom to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Qom and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Qom in?
Qom uses the Asia/Tehran time zone, which is UTC+3:30 all year.
Does Qom use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Qom 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 Qom and New York?
Qom 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 Qom does not.
Is Qom on the same time as Tehran?
Yes. Qom and Tehran both use UTC+3:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Qom?
About 14 hours 29 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 50 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.