Tehran to Ireland
-2h 30mTehran
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ISTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
IRST and IST on the World Map
The map below highlights the IRST (Iran Standard Time) and IST (Greenwich Mean 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.
GMT – Greenwich Mean Time
UTC+00:00Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.
- •GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London.
- •The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
- •GMT and UTC are often used interchangeably, but UTC is based on atomic clocks.
- •Iceland uses GMT year-round and never observes daylight saving time.
- •The UK switches from GMT to BST (British Summer Time) in late March each year.
About Tehran
WikipediaTehran operates on Iran Standard Time (IRST), UTC+3:30. Iran's unique half-hour offset makes Tehran time distinctive for regional business coordination.
Iran Standard Time (IRST) is one of few timezones with a 30-minute offset (UTC+3:30).
Everything You Need to Know About Tehran and Ireland Time
Tehran runs on Iran Standard Time (IRST) at UTC+03:30. Ireland runs on Irish Standard Time (IST) at UTC+01:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Tehran 2 hours 30 minutes behind Ireland — a difference of -2h 30m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Tehran it is 6:30 AM in Ireland. Midnight in Tehran is 9:30 PM in Ireland.Ireland observes daylight saving time while Tehran does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Tehran to Ireland time conversion table
| Tehran (IRST) | Ireland (IST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:30 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:30 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:30 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:30 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:30 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:30 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:30 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:30 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:30 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:30 PM | same day |
Why people convert Tehran to Ireland time
- Scheduling a call from Tehran to Ireland: a 10:00 AM start in Tehran lands at 7:30 AM in Ireland, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Tehran and Ireland are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM IRST time (9:00 AM–2:30 PM IST). That is roughly 5 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Ireland local time against Tehran keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -2h 30m offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM IRST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h 30m gap is not.
- Block 11:30 AM–5:00 PM IRST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Tehran and need Ireland colleagues present.
- Ireland: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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 GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the clock time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which sits on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude). GMT serves as the reference point from which all other time zones are calculated. The United Kingdom uses GMT during winter months and switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) from late March to late October. Several West African nations use GMT year-round. GMT is often used interchangeably with UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), although technically they are different – UTC is based on atomic clocks while GMT is based on Earth's rotation.
Best time to call between Tehran and Ireland
Both Tehran and Ireland sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:30 AM–5:00 PM IRST, which is 9:00 AM–2:30 PM IST. That gives roughly 5 hours and 30 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Tehran and Ireland share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (11:30 AM–5:00 PM IRST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Tehran is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Ireland (IRST UTC+03:30 → IST UTC+01:00). The shared working window is 11:30 AM–5:00 PM IRST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Tehran
Does not observe DST
Ireland
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Tehran and Ireland?
Tehran (IRST, UTC+03:30) is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Ireland (IST, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently -2h 30m.
How do I convert Tehran time to Ireland time?
Add -2h 30m to Tehran local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Tehran is 6:30 AM in Ireland.
What time is it in Ireland right now?
Ireland uses IST at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -2h 30m offset from Tehran.
What is the best time to call Ireland from Tehran?
Call between 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM IRST — that maps to 9:00 AM–2:30 PM IST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Tehran or Ireland?
Tehran is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Ireland. When it is 12:00 PM in Tehran it is 9:30 AM in Ireland.
Do Tehran and Ireland use different time zones?
Tehran (Iran) uses IRST at UTC+03:30, while Ireland (Ireland) uses IST at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Tehran and Europe/Dublin.
Does daylight saving time affect the Tehran–Ireland difference?
Yes at the moment: Ireland is on daylight saving time and Tehran is not, so the -2h 30m gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Tehran's time zone?
IRST also covers Tehran, Isfahan, Mashhad, Tabriz, Shiraz, Karaj.
Which countries use IRST, Tehran's zone?
IRST is used in Iran.
Is there a day difference between Tehran and Ireland?
Not normally. The -2h 30m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Tehran and Ireland?
Ireland is -2h 30m from Tehran.
What timezone is Tehran in?
Tehran operates on Iran Standard Time (IRST), UTC+3:30. Iran's unique half-hour offset makes Tehran time distinctive for regional business coordination.
What timezone is Ireland in?
Ireland operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Tehran?
Standard business hours in Tehran are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM IRST.
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 GMT timezone?
Major cities in the GMT timezone include London, Dublin, Lisbon, Accra, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Casablanca, Dakar.
What is the UTC offset for GMT?
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to BST.
What should I know about the GMT timezone?
GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
When is it midnight in Tehran, what time is it in Ireland?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Tehran (IRST), it is -2h 30m later in Ireland (GMT).
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