Time Now in Karaj, Iran 🇮🇷
Lat/Long: 35.83° N, 50.99° E
Elevation: 1,341 m above sea level
Population rank: #4 of 472 cities in Iran by population
Province: Alborz Province
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tehran
Timezone: +0330
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Local time in Karaj runs on a UTC+3:30 offset (Asia/Tehran). Karaj does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Day and night are close to even today, with about 13 hours of daylight. Being in the temperate belt, Karaj sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. At roughly 1341 m, Karaj is a genuine high-altitude city. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 1250 km away. As one of Iran's largest cities, Karaj is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Today Karaj sees 12h 46m between a 05:41 sunrise and a 18:27 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Karaj
Daylight Hours in Karaj
Karaj gets 12h 47m of daylight today. Sunrise in Karaj is at 05:41 and sunset in Karaj is at 18:27.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 43m near the December solstice to 14h 35m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 5 Sep ● | 04:09 | 05:40 | 12:04 | 15:41 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 04:10 | 05:41 | 12:04 | 15:40 | 18:27 | 19:57 |
| Mon, 7 Sep | 04:11 | 05:42 | 12:04 | 15:40 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
| Tue, 8 Sep | 04:12 | 05:42 | 12:03 | 15:39 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Wed, 9 Sep | 04:13 | 05:43 | 12:03 | 15:38 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Thu, 10 Sep | 04:14 | 05:44 | 12:03 | 15:37 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Fri, 11 Sep | 04:15 | 05:45 | 12:02 | 15:36 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Karaj
Sunrise
in Karaj
↑
5:41 AM
Sunset
in Karaj
↓
6:27 PM
Day Length
12h 46m
Dawn
in Karaj
5:14 AM
Dusk
in Karaj
6:54 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Karaj
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
43.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:55
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 14:26
Distances & Clock Changes in Karaj
How Far Is Karaj From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 1,250 km | SSE (160deg) |
| Moscow | 2,436 km | NNW (340deg) |
| Mumbai | 2,839 km | SE (125deg) |
| Paris | 4,170 km | NW (306deg) |
| London | 4,359 km | NW (310deg) |
| Hong Kong | 6,215 km | E (86deg) |
| Singapore | 6,646 km | ESE (113deg) |
| Tokyo | 7,683 km | ENE (60deg) |
Karaj's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Karaj and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.8deg S, 129.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Karaj
What time is it in Karaj right now?
The current local time in Karaj is 00:32 on Saturday, September 05, 2026. Karaj follows the Asia/Tehran time zone.
What time zone is Karaj in?
Clocks in Karaj follow the Asia/Tehran IANA time zone (UTC+03:30). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Karaj?
Is Karaj on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of September 05, 2026, Karaj is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Karaj today?
Karaj sees sunrise at 05:41 and sunset at 18:27 today, giving 12h 46m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Karaj tonight?
The moon phase over Karaj tonight is Waning Crescent with 43.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Karaj?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Karaj, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.