Days in Arāk are currently getting shorter, about 15 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 Arāk
Arāk is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 34.0949° N, 49.6981° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,795 km (2,358 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,223 km (3,867 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,814 km (8,584 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 4,581 km (2,847 mi) east
Arāk 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 Arāk
The point on Earth exactly opposite Arāk is near Wellington - when it's noon in Arāk, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Arāk
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Arāk
Arāk is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Arāk 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 Arāk
In Arāk, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 25m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 52m, a difference of roughly 4h 33m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Arāk's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Arāk at 34.09° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Arāk
With a population of 503,647, Arāk ranks as the 16th most populous city in Iran, out of 328 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Arāk
Hamadan Airport (HDM / OIHH) is a regional airport located about 135 km (84 mi) from Arāk.
Current local time at the airport is 17:49:25.
Daylight saving time in Arāk
Arāk uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Tehran. The current local offset is UTC+3:30 / +0330.
Arāk does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Arāk
Business hours in Arāk (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 Arāk
Compare time in Arāk with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Arāk
Official national holiday observed in Iran.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Arāk in?
Arāk 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 Arāk at UTC+3:30.
What time is it in Arāk right now?
The current local time in Arāk is 17:49:25 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Arāk observe daylight saving time?
No. Arāk is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Arāk?
Arāk is currently UTC+3:30, meaning local time is +3:30 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Arāk?
Hamadan Airport (HDM) is the nearest airport to Arāk, located about 135 km away. The current local time at the airport is 17:49:25.
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