Days in Ardabīl are currently getting shorter, about 17 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 Ardabīl
Ardabīl is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 38.2498° N, 48.2933° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,258 km (2,646 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,761 km (3,580 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,277 km (8,871 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 4,222 km (2,623 mi) east
Ardabīl lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Ardabīl
The point on Earth exactly opposite Ardabīl is near Wellington - when it's noon in Ardabīl, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Ardabīl
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Ardabīl
Ardabīl is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Ardabīl 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 Ardabīl
In Ardabīl, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 49m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 30m, a difference of roughly 5h 19m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Ardabīl's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Ardabīl at 38.25° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Ardabīl
With a population of 410,753, Ardabīl ranks as the 19th most populous city in Iran, out of 328 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Ardabīl
Ardabil Airport (ADU / OITL) is a regional airport serving Ardabīl directly.
Current local time at the airport is 17:49:37.
Daylight saving time in Ardabīl
Ardabīl uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Tehran. The current local offset is UTC+3:30 / +0330.
Ardabīl does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Ardabīl
Business hours in Ardabīl (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 Ardabīl
Compare time in Ardabīl with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Ardabīl
Official national holiday observed in Iran.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Ardabīl in?
Ardabīl 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 Ardabīl at UTC+3:30.
What time is it in Ardabīl right now?
The current local time in Ardabīl is 17:49:37 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Ardabīl observe daylight saving time?
No. Ardabīl is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Ardabīl?
Ardabīl is currently UTC+3:30, meaning local time is +3:30 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Ardabīl?
Ardabil Airport (ADU) is the airport serving Ardabīl. The current local time at the airport is 17:49:37.
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