Days in Qazvin 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 Qazvin
Qazvin is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 36.2688° N, 50.0041° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,037 km (2,508 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,981 km (3,716 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,056 km (8,734 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 4,488 km (2,789 mi) east
Qazvin 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 Qazvin
The point on Earth exactly opposite Qazvin is near Wellington - when it's noon in Qazvin, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Qazvin
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Qazvin
Qazvin is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Qazvin 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 Qazvin
In Qazvin, 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 Qazvin's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Qazvin at 36.27° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Qazvin
With a population of 333,635, Qazvin ranks as the 24th most populous city in Iran, out of 328 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Qazvin
Payam International Airport (PYK / OIIP) is a major international airport located about 92 km (57 mi) from Qazvin.
Current local time at the airport is 18:42:11.
Daylight saving time in Qazvin
Qazvin uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Tehran. The current local offset is UTC+3:30 / +0330.
Qazvin does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Qazvin
Business hours in Qazvin (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 Qazvin
Compare time in Qazvin with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Qazvin
Official national holiday observed in Iran.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Qazvin in?
Qazvin 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 Qazvin at UTC+3:30.
What time is it in Qazvin right now?
The current local time in Qazvin is 18:42:11 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Qazvin observe daylight saving time?
No. Qazvin is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Qazvin?
Qazvin is currently UTC+3:30, meaning local time is +3:30 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Qazvin?
Payam International Airport (PYK) is the nearest airport to Qazvin, located about 92 km away. The current local time at the airport is 18:42:11.
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