Rasht keeps UTC+3:30 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Rasht and your time
Rasht at a glance
| Country | Iran |
|---|---|
| Region | Gilan Province |
| Time zone | Asia/Tehran |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2022 |
| Coordinates | 37.28° N, 49.59° E |
Which time zone Rasht uses
Local time in Rasht 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 Rasht.
All of Iran keeps the same time, so Rasht reads the same clock as Tehran.
Clock changes in Rasht, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Rasht for 2026 or 2027.
Rasht time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Rasht: the clock reads 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 |
Rasht 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.
Daylight in Rasht
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Rasht grows from 9 hours 36 minutes to 14 hours 44 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 8 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Rasht
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:16 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:51 AM | 7:35 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:00 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:22 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 36 min |
When the sun is highest in Rasht
Rasht lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:10 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Rasht
Every city below shares Rasht’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandar-e Anzali | 25 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lahijan | 38 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zanjan | 118 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qazvin | 118 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ardabil | 157 km (98 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mianeh | 166 km (103 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nazarabad | 173 km (107 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chalus | 177 km (110 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Iran
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Plan around the time in Rasht
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Rasht in?
Rasht uses the Asia/Tehran time zone, which is UTC+3:30 all year.
Does Rasht use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Rasht 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 Rasht and New York?
Rasht 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 Rasht does not.
Is Rasht on the same time as Tehran?
Yes. Rasht and Tehran both use UTC+3:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Rasht?
About 14 hours 44 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 36 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.