Days in Ahvaz are currently getting shorter, about 14 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 Ahvaz
Ahvaz is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 31.3190° N, 48.6842° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,486 km (2,166 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,532 km (4,059 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,505 km (8,392 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 4,630 km (2,877 mi) east
Ahvaz 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 Ahvaz
The point on Earth exactly opposite Ahvaz is near Wellington - when it's noon in Ahvaz, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Ahvaz
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Ahvaz
Ahvaz is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Ahvaz 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 Ahvaz
In Ahvaz, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 11m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 6m, a difference of roughly 4h 5m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Ahvaz's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Ahvaz at 31.32° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Ahvaz
With a population of 841,145, Ahvaz ranks as the 8th most populous city in Iran, out of 328 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Ahvaz
Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ / OIAW) is a major international airport serving Ahvaz directly.
Current local time at the airport is 17:51:22.
Daylight saving time in Ahvaz
Ahvaz uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Tehran. The current local offset is UTC+3:30 / +0330.
Ahvaz does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Ahvaz
Business hours in Ahvaz (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 Ahvaz
Compare time in Ahvaz with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Ahvaz
Official national holiday observed in Iran.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Ahvaz in?
Ahvaz 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 Ahvaz at UTC+3:30.
What time is it in Ahvaz right now?
The current local time in Ahvaz is 17:51:22 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Ahvaz observe daylight saving time?
No. Ahvaz is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Ahvaz?
Ahvaz is currently UTC+3:30, meaning local time is +3:30 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Ahvaz?
Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ) is the airport serving Ahvaz. The current local time at the airport is 17:51:22.
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