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About Tehran
Tehran is located in Iran, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is one of the most populous cities in the world with a population of around 7,153,309. It runs on Asia/Tehran time, currently UTC+3:30 relative to UTC. Tehran does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryIran
- Population7,153,309
- Latitude35.6944°
- Longitude51.4215°
- Time zoneAsia/Tehran
- Current UTC offsetUTC+3:30
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
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For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Tehran's own coordinates.
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Top Places to Visit in Tehran
Golestan Palace
Golestan Palace, meaning Palace of Flowers, is Tehran's oldest surviving royal complex, with origins in the Safavid era but largely rebuilt and expanded under the Qajar dynasty, which ruled Iran from 1789 to 1925 and used the palace as its primary seat of power. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the complex includes 17 structures, among them the Marble Throne veranda, the mirror-encrusted Shams-ol-Emareh building, and richly tiled halls that showcase the height of Qajar-era decorative art, including intricate tilework, mirror mosaics and painted ceilings. Each of the palace's numerous halls and museums typically requires a separate ticket, so visitors wanting to see the complex in full should budget both time and entry fees accordingly. Its location in Tehran's old city center places it within walking distance of the Grand Bazaar, making the two an easy pairing for a single day.
From Imam Khomeini International Airport, take the metro toward central Tehran, transferring as needed to Line 1, and ride to Panzdah-e Khordad station, a short walk from the palace.
There is no single central passenger railway station in Tehran serving this specific route; take the metro's Line 1 to Panzdah-e Khordad station, a short walk from the palace.
From Tehran's long-distance bus terminals, take the metro toward Line 1 and ride to Panzdah-e Khordad station, a short walk from the palace.
Grand Bazaar
Tehran's Grand Bazaar is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the Middle East, its origins dating back centuries, with a dense network of vaulted brick corridors specializing by trade, from carpets and textiles to gold, spices and household goods. Beyond its role as a working commercial hub, still central to Tehran's wholesale trade, the bazaar has historically been a significant site of political organizing, playing a notable role in both the Constitutional Revolution of the early 1900s and the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Several historic mosques and traditional teahouses are tucked within the bazaar's corridors, offering places to pause during what can easily become hours of wandering given the market's sheer scale. It sits immediately adjacent to Golestan Palace, making the two easy to combine into a single half-day outing in Tehran's historic core.
From Imam Khomeini International Airport, take the metro toward central Tehran, transferring as needed to Line 1, and ride to Panzdah-e Khordad station, a short walk from the bazaar.
There is no single central passenger railway station in Tehran serving this specific route; take the metro's Line 1 to Panzdah-e Khordad station, a short walk from the bazaar.
From Tehran's long-distance bus terminals, take the metro toward Line 1 and ride to Panzdah-e Khordad station, a short walk from the bazaar.
Azadi Tower
Azadi Tower, meaning Freedom Tower, was completed in 1971 under the name Shahyad Tower to mark 2,500 years of Persian monarchy, and stands at the western entrance to Tehran as one of the city's most recognizable modern landmarks. Its distinctive arched form, built from roughly 25,000 blocks of white Hamedan marble, deliberately blends pre-Islamic Sassanid architectural references with later Islamic geometric patterns, a design meant to symbolize the sweep of Iranian history. Renamed Azadi Tower after the 1979 revolution, it has since become a common gathering point for both celebrations and political demonstrations, reflecting its continued symbolic weight in Iranian public life. The tower's interior houses a museum, gallery and cultural spaces, and elevators carry visitors up for views over Tehran's western districts and, on clearer days, toward the surrounding mountains.
From Imam Khomeini International Airport, take the metro toward central Tehran, transferring as needed toward Line 4, and ride to Meydan-e Azadi station, right at the tower.
There is no single central passenger railway station in Tehran serving this specific route; take the metro's Line 4 to Meydan-e Azadi station, right at the tower.
From Tehran's long-distance bus terminals, take the metro toward Line 4 and ride to Meydan-e Azadi station.
Milad Tower
Milad Tower, completed in 2007, is the sixth-tallest tower in the world and Tehran's tallest structure, its slender concrete form topped by a bulb-shaped observation deck offering panoramic views across the sprawling capital toward the Alborz mountains to the north. Inside, the tower houses a revolving restaurant, cafes, an exhibition hall and multiple observation levels, along with occasional special exhibitions and events hosted in its base complex. On clear days, the surrounding mountain range provides a dramatic backdrop that's part of what distinguishes Tehran's skyline from many other major cities, though Tehran's notable air pollution can significantly limit visibility on more typical days. As a relatively recent addition to the skyline compared to Tehran's older royal and religious landmarks, it represents a distinctly modern counterpoint to sites like Golestan Palace or the Grand Bazaar.
From Imam Khomeini International Airport, take the metro toward central Tehran, transferring as needed, and continue by taxi to Milad Tower, as it isn't directly on a metro line.
There is no single central passenger railway station in Tehran serving this specific route; take the metro toward a central interchange and continue by taxi to Milad Tower.
From Tehran's long-distance bus terminals, take the metro toward a central interchange and continue by taxi to Milad Tower.
National Museum of Iran
The National Museum of Iran, near the Grand Bazaar in central Tehran, holds the country's most significant collection of pre-Islamic and Islamic-era artifacts, spanning tens of thousands of years from prehistoric times through the rise of Persian empires and into the Islamic period. Its Museum of Ancient Iran wing, opened in 1937, houses artifacts from major archaeological sites including Persepolis, ceremonial objects, and some of the earliest known examples of writing found in the region, offering a sweeping overview of Persian civilization's depth. A separate Museum of the Islamic Era wing covers the centuries following the Arab conquest, including calligraphy, ceramics and metalwork demonstrating the sophistication of Persian Islamic art. Given the scale and historical density of the collection, the museum rewards a focused visit on specific periods or galleries rather than an attempt to see everything in one pass.
From Imam Khomeini International Airport, take the metro toward central Tehran, transferring as needed to Line 1, and ride toward Emam Khomeini station, a short walk from the museum.
There is no single central passenger railway station in Tehran serving this specific route; take the metro's Line 1 to Emam Khomeini station, a short walk from the museum.
From Tehran's long-distance bus terminals, take the metro toward Line 1 and ride to Emam Khomeini station, a short walk from the museum.
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
Tehran 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 Tehran
What time zone is Tehran in?
Tehran, 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 Tehran observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Tehran 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 Tehran today?
The sun rises at 6:07 AM and sets at 5:34 PM in Tehran today, giving 11h 27m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Tehran and New York City?
New York City is 7 hours and 30 minutes behind Tehran right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Tehran?
Tehran is currently UTC+3:30. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.