Days in Zanjan are currently getting shorter, about 17 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 Zanjan
Zanjan is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 36.6764° N, 48.4963° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,083 km (2,537 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,936 km (3,688 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,102 km (8,763 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 4,330 km (2,691 mi) east
Zanjan 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 Zanjan
The point on Earth exactly opposite Zanjan is near Wellington - when it's noon in Zanjan, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Zanjan
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Zanjan
Zanjan is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Zanjan 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 Zanjan
In Zanjan, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 40m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 39m, a difference of roughly 5h 1m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Zanjan's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Zanjan at 36.68° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Zanjan
With a population of 357,471, Zanjan ranks as the 21st most populous city in Iran, out of 328 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Zanjan
Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS / OIGG) is a regional airport located about 123 km (76 mi) from Zanjan.
Current local time at the airport is 17:49:58.
Daylight saving time in Zanjan
Zanjan uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Tehran. The current local offset is UTC+3:30 / +0330.
Zanjan does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Zanjan
Business hours in Zanjan (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 Zanjan
Compare time in Zanjan with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Zanjan
Official national holiday observed in Iran.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Zanjan in?
Zanjan 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 Zanjan at UTC+3:30.
What time is it in Zanjan right now?
The current local time in Zanjan is 17:49:58 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Zanjan observe daylight saving time?
No. Zanjan is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Zanjan?
Zanjan is currently UTC+3:30, meaning local time is +3:30 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Zanjan?
Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) is the nearest airport to Zanjan, located about 123 km away. The current local time at the airport is 17:49:58.
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