Days in Karaj are currently getting shorter, about 16 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 Karaj
Karaj is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 35.8327° N, 50.9916° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,989 km (2,479 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,030 km (3,747 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,008 km (8,704 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 4,602 km (2,860 mi) east
Karaj 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 Karaj
The point on Earth exactly opposite Karaj is near Wellington - when it's noon in Karaj, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Karaj
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Karaj
Karaj is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Karaj 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 Karaj
In Karaj, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 35m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 43m, a difference of roughly 4h 52m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Karaj's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Karaj at 35.83° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Karaj
With a population of 1,448,075, Karaj ranks as the 4th most populous city in Iran, out of 328 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Karaj
Payam International Airport (PYK / OIIP) is a major international airport located about 16 km (10 mi) from Karaj.
Current local time at the airport is 17:49:54.
Daylight saving time in Karaj
Karaj uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Tehran. The current local offset is UTC+3:30 / +0330.
Karaj does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Karaj
Business hours in Karaj (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 Karaj
Compare time in Karaj with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Karaj
Official national holiday observed in Iran.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Karaj in?
Karaj 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 Karaj at UTC+3:30.
What time is it in Karaj right now?
The current local time in Karaj is 17:49:54 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Karaj observe daylight saving time?
No. Karaj is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Karaj?
Karaj is currently UTC+3:30, meaning local time is +3:30 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Karaj?
Payam International Airport (PYK) is the nearest airport to Karaj, located about 16 km away. The current local time at the airport is 17:49:54.
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