Iran to NST
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NSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
IRST and NST on the World Map
The map below highlights the IRST (Iran Standard Time) and NST (Newfoundland Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
IRST – Iran Standard Time
UTC+03:30Iran Standard Time (IRST) is the time zone for Iran, 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.
- •IRST is one of only a few time zones with a 30-minute offset.
- •Iran observes daylight saving time, switching to IRDT (UTC+04:30).
- •Tehran has a metropolitan population of over 16 million.
NST – Newfoundland Standard Time
UTC-03:30Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) is a unique half-hour offset time zone in Canada, 3.5 hours behind UTC.
- •NST is one of only a few half-hour offset time zones in the world.
- •Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949 and kept its unique time zone.
- •St. John's is the easternmost city in North America.
Everything You Need to Know About Iran and NST Time
Iran runs on Iran Standard Time (IRST) at UTC+03:30. NST runs on Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) at UTC-03:30. That puts Iran 7 hours behind NST — a difference of -7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Iran it is 2:00 AM in NST. Midnight in Iran is 5:00 PM in NST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Iran to NST time conversion table
| Iran (IRST) | NST (NST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Iran to NST time
- Scheduling a call from Iran to NST: a 10:00 AM start in Iran lands at 3:00 AM in NST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Iran and NST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM IRST time (9:00 AM–10:00 AM NST). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking NST local time against Iran keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -7h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM IRST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -7h gap is not.
- Block 4:00 PM–5:00 PM IRST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Iran and need NST colleagues present.
About IRST (Iran Standard Time)
Iran Standard Time (IRST) is one of the few time zones with a 30-minute offset. Iran observes daylight saving time (IRDT, UTC+04:30) from late March to late September. Tehran, the capital, is one of the largest cities in the Middle East.
About NST (Newfoundland Standard Time)
Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) is one of the few half-hour offset time zones in the world. It covers the island of Newfoundland in Canada and is 30 minutes ahead of Atlantic Standard Time. This unique offset exists because Newfoundland was an independent country until 1949.
Best time to call between Iran and NST
Both Iran and NST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 4:00 PM–5:00 PM IRST, which is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM NST. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Iran and NST overlap for only 60 minutes (4:00 PM–5:00 PM IRST), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
Iran is 7 hours behind NST (IRST UTC+03:30 → NST UTC-03:30). The shared working window is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM IRST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Iran
Does not observe DST
NST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-03:30 · DST: UTC-02:30
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Iran and NST?
Iran (IRST, UTC+03:30) is 7 hours behind NST (NST, UTC-03:30). The gap is currently -7h.
How do I convert Iran time to NST time?
Add -7h to Iran local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Iran is 2:00 AM in NST.
What time is it in NST right now?
NST uses NST at UTC-03:30. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -7h offset from Iran.
What is the best time to call NST from Iran?
Call between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM IRST — that maps to 9:00 AM–10:00 AM NST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Iran or NST?
Iran is 7 hours behind NST. When it is 12:00 PM in Iran it is 5:00 AM in NST.
Do Iran and NST use different time zones?
Iran (Iran) uses IRST at UTC+03:30, while NST uses NST at UTC-03:30. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Tehran and America/St_Johns.
Does daylight saving time affect the Iran–NST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -7h offset between Iran and NST is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Iran's time zone?
IRST also covers Tehran, Isfahan, Mashhad, Tabriz, Shiraz, Karaj.
Which countries use IRST, Iran's zone?
IRST is used in Iran.
Is there a day difference between Iran and NST?
Not normally. The -7h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Iran and NST?
NST is -7h from Iran.
What timezone is Iran in?
Iran operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is NST in?
NST operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use IRST (Iran Standard Time)?
IRST is used in Iran.
Does IRST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, IRST switches to IRDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about IRST?
IRST is one of only a few time zones with a 30-minute offset. Iran observes daylight saving time, switching to IRDT (UTC+04:30).
Which cities are in the NST timezone?
Major cities in the NST timezone include St. John's, Corner Brook, Mount Pearl.
What is the UTC offset for NST?
Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) is at UTC-03:30. During daylight saving time, it shifts to NDT.
What should I know about the NST timezone?
NST is one of only a few half-hour offset time zones in the world. Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949 and kept its unique time zone.
When is it midnight in Iran, what time is it in NST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Iran (IRST), it is -7h later in NST (NST).
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