Current Time in Karaj
About Karaj
Karaj is located in Iran, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a major city with a population of around 1,448,075. It runs on Asia/Tehran time, currently UTC+3:30 relative to UTC. Karaj does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryIran
- Population1,448,075
- Latitude35.8327°
- Longitude50.9916°
- Time zoneAsia/Tehran
- Current UTC offsetUTC+3:30
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Karaj Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Karaj's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Karaj
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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Iran National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Islamic Revolution Day | Wed, Feb 11 |
| Nowruz (Persian New Year) | Fri, Mar 20 |
| Islamic Republic Day | Wed, Apr 1 |
| Nature Day | Thu, Apr 2 |
| Revolt of Khordad 15 | Fri, Jun 5 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Islamic Revolution Day | Thu, Feb 11 |
| Nowruz (Persian New Year) | Sat, Mar 20 |
| Islamic Republic Day | Thu, Apr 1 |
| Nature Day | Fri, Apr 2 |
| Revolt of Khordad 15 | Sat, Jun 5 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Islamic Revolution Day | Fri, Feb 11 |
| Nowruz (Persian New Year) | Mon, Mar 20 |
| Islamic Republic Day | Sat, Apr 1 |
| Nature Day | Sun, Apr 2 |
| Revolt of Khordad 15 | Mon, Jun 5 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Islamic Revolution Day | Sun, Feb 11 |
| Nowruz (Persian New Year) | Tue, Mar 20 |
| Islamic Republic Day | Sun, Apr 1 |
| Nature Day | Mon, Apr 2 |
| Revolt of Khordad 15 | Tue, Jun 5 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Islamic Revolution Day | Mon, Feb 11 |
| Nowruz (Persian New Year) | Wed, Mar 20 |
| Islamic Republic Day | Mon, Apr 1 |
| Nature Day | Tue, Apr 2 |
| Revolt of Khordad 15 | Wed, Jun 5 |
Daylight Saving Time
Karaj does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+3:30 year-round.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Karaj
What time zone is Karaj in?
Karaj, Iran uses the Asia/Tehran time zone. It is currently on UTC+3:30. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Karaj observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Karaj does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC+3:30 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Karaj today?
The sun rises at 6:09 AM and sets at 5:36 PM in Karaj today, giving 11h 27m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Karaj and New York City?
New York City is 7 hours and 30 minutes behind Karaj right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Karaj?
Karaj is currently UTC+3:30. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.