Tehran — time and weather
Tehran is a city in Iran, in the Asia/Tehran time zone. This page shows the current local time in Tehran and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Tehran
Local time in Tehran is based on the Asia/Tehran time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Iran is a large Middle Eastern country with an ancient history, rich architecture, varied landscapes and warm hospitality.
More about the country: Iran →What to see in Tehran
Sights and historical places
- the Golestan Palace — a UNESCO site
- the Azadi Tower
- the Milad Tower
- the Grand Bazaar
Museums
- the National Museum of Iran
- the Treasury of National Jewels
- the Museum of Contemporary Art
Where to spend time
- the Mellat Park
- the Tabiat pedestrian bridge
- the Alborz foothills with a cable car
Local cuisine
Iranian cuisine — kebab, rice dishes and tea; tea houses and the Grand Bazaar.
Climate in Tehran: month by month
The warmest month in Tehran is July, with average daytime highs of 38.2 °C; the coolest is January, around 9.7 °C by day and 0.5 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in March (~51 mm) and is lowest in August (~0 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10 | 0 | 31 | 6 |
| February | 12 | 2 | 36 | 6 |
| March | 18 | 6 | 51 | 7 |
| April | 26 | 13 | 16 | 4 |
| May | 30 | 18 | 14 | 4 |
| June | 36 | 23 | 1 | 0 |
| July | 38 | 26 | 1 | 0 |
| August | 37 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| September | 33 | 21 | 4 | 0 |
| October | 26 | 14 | 9 | 1 |
| November | 18 | 7 | 24 | 4 |
| December | 11 | 2 | 33 | 5 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Tehran are April, October–November: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Tehran: Sunrise 05:27 · Sunset 18:49 · Day length 13:22
Time difference from Tehran right now:
| New York | +7.5 h |
| London | +2.5 h |
| Dubai | −0.5 h |
| Tokyo | −5.5 h |
| Paris | +1.5 h |
| Sydney | −6.5 h |