Days in Bandar Abbas are currently getting shorter, about 11 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 Bandar Abbas
Bandar Abbas is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 27.1865° N, 56.2808° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,026 km (1,880 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,992 km (4,345 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,045 km (8,106 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 5,573 km (3,463 mi) east
Bandar Abbas 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 Bandar Abbas
The point on Earth exactly opposite Bandar Abbas is near Viña del Mar - when it's noon in Bandar Abbas, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Bandar Abbas
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Bandar Abbas
Bandar Abbas is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Bandar Abbas 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 Bandar Abbas
In Bandar Abbas, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 51m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 25m, a difference of roughly 3h 26m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Bandar Abbas's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Bandar Abbas at 27.19° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Bandar Abbas
With a population of 352,173, Bandar Abbas ranks as the 22nd most populous city in Iran, out of 328 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Bandar Abbas
Bandar Abbas International Airport (BND / OIKB) is a major international airport serving Bandar Abbas directly.
Current local time at the airport is 18:42:20.
Daylight saving time in Bandar Abbas
Bandar Abbas uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Tehran. The current local offset is UTC+3:30 / +0330.
Bandar Abbas does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Bandar Abbas
Business hours in Bandar Abbas (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 Bandar Abbas
Compare time in Bandar Abbas with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Bandar Abbas
Official national holiday observed in Iran.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bandar Abbas in?
Bandar Abbas 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 Bandar Abbas at UTC+3:30.
What time is it in Bandar Abbas right now?
The current local time in Bandar Abbas is 18:42:20 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Bandar Abbas observe daylight saving time?
No. Bandar Abbas is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Bandar Abbas?
Bandar Abbas is currently UTC+3:30, meaning local time is +3:30 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Bandar Abbas?
Bandar Abbas International Airport (BND) is the airport serving Bandar Abbas. The current local time at the airport is 18:42:20.
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