Days in Mashhad 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 Mashhad
Mashhad is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 36.2981° N, 59.6057° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,041 km (2,511 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,978 km (3,715 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,060 km (8,736 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 5,348 km (3,323 mi) east
Mashhad 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 Mashhad
The point on Earth exactly opposite Mashhad is near Viña del Mar - when it's noon in Mashhad, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Mashhad
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Mashhad
Mashhad is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Mashhad 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 Mashhad
In Mashhad, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 38m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 41m, a difference of roughly 4h 57m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Mashhad's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Mashhad at 36.30° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Mashhad
With a population of 2,307,177, Mashhad ranks as the 2nd most populous city in Iran, out of 328 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Mashhad
Mashhad International Airport (MHD / OIMM) is a major international airport serving Mashhad directly.
Current local time at the airport is 17:01:36.
Daylight saving time in Mashhad
Mashhad uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Tehran. The current local offset is UTC+3:30 / +0330.
Mashhad does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Mashhad
Business hours in Mashhad (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 Mashhad
Compare time in Mashhad with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Mashhad
Official national holiday observed in Iran.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Mashhad in?
Mashhad 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 Mashhad at UTC+3:30.
What time is it in Mashhad right now?
The current local time in Mashhad is 17:01:36 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Mashhad observe daylight saving time?
No. Mashhad is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Mashhad?
Mashhad is currently UTC+3:30, meaning local time is +3:30 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Mashhad?
Mashhad International Airport (MHD) is the airport serving Mashhad. The current local time at the airport is 17:01:36.
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