Urmia runs on UTC+3:30 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Urmia and your time
Urmia at a glance
| Country | Iran |
|---|---|
| Region | West Azerbaijan |
| Time zone | Asia/Tehran |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2022 |
| Coordinates | 37.55° N, 45.08° E |
Urmia time zone and clock changes
Urmia follows the Asia/Tehran time zone and stays on UTC+3:30 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 2022; the tz database lists no change after that.
The offset includes half an hour, so the gap between Urmia and most other cities is a whole number of hours plus 30 minutes.
Urmia is on the same time as the rest of Iran, including the capital, Tehran.
Clock changes in Urmia, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Urmia for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Urmia and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Urmia: 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 |
Urmia 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 and sunset in Urmia
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Urmia grows from 9 hours 34 minutes to 14 hours 46 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 12 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Urmia
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:34 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:09 AM | 7:54 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:18 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:41 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Clock time and sun time in Urmia
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Urmia: solar noon falls at about 12:30 PM on standard time.
Places close to Urmia
Only 70 km (43 mi) away, Yüksekova in Türkiye is 30 minutes behind Urmia. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yüksekova (Türkiye) | 70 km (43 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
| Piranshahr | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Maragheh | 104 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mahabad | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Khoy | 111 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Miandoab | 112 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Marand | 115 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hakkâri (Türkiye) | 118 km (73 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
More cities in Iran
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Tools for time in Urmia
- Convert a time to or from Urmia: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Urmia in?
Urmia uses the Asia/Tehran time zone, which is UTC+3:30 all year.
Does Urmia use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Urmia 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 Urmia and New York?
Urmia 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 Urmia does not.
Is Urmia on the same time as Tehran?
Yes. Urmia and Tehran both use UTC+3:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Urmia?
About 14 hours 46 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 34 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.