Days in Sanandaj 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 Sanandaj
Sanandaj is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 35.3150° N, 46.9988° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,931 km (2,443 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,088 km (3,783 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,950 km (8,668 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 4,269 km (2,653 mi) east
Sanandaj 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 Sanandaj
The point on Earth exactly opposite Sanandaj is near Wellington - when it's noon in Sanandaj, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Sanandaj
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Sanandaj
Sanandaj is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Sanandaj 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 Sanandaj
In Sanandaj, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 32m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 46m, a difference of roughly 4h 46m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Sanandaj's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Sanandaj at 35.31° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Sanandaj
With a population of 349,176, Sanandaj ranks as the 23rd most populous city in Iran, out of 328 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Sanandaj
Sanandaj Airport (SDG / OICS) is a regional airport serving Sanandaj directly.
Current local time at the airport is 18:42:53.
Daylight saving time in Sanandaj
Sanandaj uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Tehran. The current local offset is UTC+3:30 / +0330.
Sanandaj does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Sanandaj
Business hours in Sanandaj (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 Sanandaj
Compare time in Sanandaj with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Sanandaj
Official national holiday observed in Iran.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Sanandaj in?
Sanandaj 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 Sanandaj at UTC+3:30.
What time is it in Sanandaj right now?
The current local time in Sanandaj is 18:42:53 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Sanandaj observe daylight saving time?
No. Sanandaj is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Sanandaj?
Sanandaj is currently UTC+3:30, meaning local time is +3:30 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Sanandaj?
Sanandaj Airport (SDG) is the airport serving Sanandaj. The current local time at the airport is 18:42:53.
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