Days in Shiraz are currently getting shorter, about 12 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 Shiraz
Shiraz is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 29.6103° N, 52.5311° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,296 km (2,048 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,723 km (4,177 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,315 km (8,274 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 5,084 km (3,159 mi) east
Shiraz 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 Shiraz
The point on Earth exactly opposite Shiraz is near Viña del Mar - when it's noon in Shiraz, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Shiraz
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Shiraz
Shiraz is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Shiraz 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 Shiraz
In Shiraz, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 2m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 14m, a difference of roughly 3h 48m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Shiraz's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Shiraz at 29.61° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Shiraz
With a population of 1,249,942, Shiraz ranks as the 6th most populous city in Iran, out of 328 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Shiraz
Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ / OISS) is a major international airport serving Shiraz directly.
Current local time at the airport is 17:51:26.
Daylight saving time in Shiraz
Shiraz uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Tehran. The current local offset is UTC+3:30 / +0330.
Shiraz does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Shiraz
Business hours in Shiraz (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 Shiraz
Compare time in Shiraz with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Shiraz
Official national holiday observed in Iran.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Shiraz in?
Shiraz 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 Shiraz at UTC+3:30.
What time is it in Shiraz right now?
The current local time in Shiraz is 17:51:26 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Shiraz observe daylight saving time?
No. Shiraz is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Shiraz?
Shiraz is currently UTC+3:30, meaning local time is +3:30 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Shiraz?
Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ) is the airport serving Shiraz. The current local time at the airport is 17:51:26.
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