Iran facts
| Capital | Tehran |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Southern Asia |
| Area | 1,648,195 km² · 636,371 sq mi · 407,277,225 acres |
| Language | Persian (Farsi) |
| Demonym | Iranian |
| Currency | Iranian Rial (IRR) |
| Time zone | Asia/Tehran · UTC+3:30 · 11:04 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +98 |
| Internet domain | .ir |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F |
| Capital coordinates | 35.6944, 51.4215 |
Time difference
Tehran is on UTC+3:30 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 4:30 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 1:30 a.m. |
| London | 9:30 a.m. |
| UTC | 8:30 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Iran is about 17.6% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Iran is about 6.8 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Tehran to Washington, D.C.: about 10,178 km (6,324 mi) as the crow flies.
- Tehran to London: about 4,398 km (2,733 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Iran shares land borders with 7 countries: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Pakistan, Türkiye, Turkmenistan.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Iran?
The capital of Iran is Tehran.
How big is Iran?
Iran covers about 1,648,195 km² (636,371 sq mi), ranking 17 of 196 countries by area. It is about 17.6% of the size of the United States. It is about 6.8 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Iran in?
Tehran uses UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) today. When it is noon in Tehran, it is 4:30 a.m. in New York and 9:30 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Iran use?
Iran uses the Iranian Rial (IRR).
What is the country code for Iran?
The international calling code is +98. From the United States dial 011 98 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 98.
What language is spoken in Iran?
Official or national language: Persian (Farsi).