Days in Abadan are currently getting shorter, about 13 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Abadan
Abadan is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 30.3392° N, 48.3043° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,377 km (2,098 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,641 km (4,127 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,396 km (8,324 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 4,641 km (2,884 mi) east
Abadan lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Abadan
The point on Earth exactly opposite Abadan is near Wellington - when it's noon in Abadan, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Abadan
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Abadan
Abadan is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Abadan is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Abadan
In Abadan, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 6m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 11m, a difference of roughly 3h 55m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Abadan's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Abadan at 30.34° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Abadan
With a population of 370,180, Abadan ranks as the 20th most populous city in Iran, out of 328 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Abadan
Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport (ABD / OIAA) is a major international airport serving Abadan directly.
Current local time at the airport is 17:52:00.
Daylight saving time in Abadan
Abadan uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Tehran. The current local offset is UTC+3:30 / +0330.
Abadan does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Abadan
Business hours in Abadan (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 1:30 AM - 9:30 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 10:30 PM (previous day) - 6:30 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Tokyo: 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 3:30 PM - 11:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Abadan
Compare time in Abadan with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Abadan
Official national holiday observed in Iran.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Abadan in?
Abadan follows the Asia/Tehran time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Abadan at UTC+3:30.
What time is it in Abadan right now?
The current local time in Abadan is 17:52:00 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Abadan observe daylight saving time?
No. Abadan is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Abadan?
Abadan is currently UTC+3:30, meaning local time is +3:30 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Abadan?
Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport (ABD) is the airport serving Abadan. The current local time at the airport is 17:52:00.
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