Days in Qom are currently getting shorter, about 15 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 Qom
Qom is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 34.6401° N, 50.8764° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,856 km (2,396 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,163 km (3,830 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,875 km (8,622 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 4,660 km (2,896 mi) east
Qom 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 Qom
The point on Earth exactly opposite Qom is near Wellington - when it's noon in Qom, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Qom
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Qom
Qom is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Qom 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 Qom
In Qom, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 28m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 50m, a difference of roughly 4h 38m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Qom's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Qom at 34.64° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Qom
With a population of 900,000, Qom ranks as the 7th most populous city in Iran, out of 328 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Qom
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA / OIIE) is a major international airport located about 90 km (56 mi) from Qom.
Current local time at the airport is 17:49:53.
Daylight saving time in Qom
Qom uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Tehran. The current local offset is UTC+3:30 / +0330.
Qom does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Qom
Business hours in Qom (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 Qom
Compare time in Qom with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Qom
Official national holiday observed in Iran.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Qom in?
Qom 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 Qom at UTC+3:30.
What time is it in Qom right now?
The current local time in Qom is 17:49:53 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Qom observe daylight saving time?
No. Qom is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Qom?
Qom is currently UTC+3:30, meaning local time is +3:30 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Qom?
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is the nearest airport to Qom, located about 90 km away. The current local time at the airport is 17:49:53.
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