Current Date And Time In Karkaj, Iran
Thursday, 13 August 2026
05:44:42 IRST
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Karkaj, a city in East Azerbaijan, Iran in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Karkaj — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Karkaj | |
| State | East Azerbaijan | |
| Country | Iran | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 8,496 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in East Azerbaijan | #28 of 145 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Iranian Rial | |
| Code ISO-4217 | IRR | |
| Symbol | ﷼ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +98 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ir | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 1,647 | |
| In Feet | 5,404 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 38.04 | |
| Longitude | 46.43 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 38.036° N 46.432° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 38° 2' 11" N 46° 25' 54" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 38° 2.18' N 46° 25.9' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to East Azerbaijan Capital | 13 km West-Northwest of Tabriz | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Agarak, Armenia (94 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +03:30 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:36 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:22 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 45m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Tehran |
Karkaj is a city situated in East Azerbaijan, Iran, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Karkaj as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in East Azerbaijan
The latitude and longitude of Karkaj pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,647 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Karkaj on the map
Karkaj runs on UTC +03:30. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Karkaj run on Iranian Rial (IRR), shown with the symbol ﷼. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Karkaj exchange rates
To ring a number in Karkaj from outside Iran, dial +98 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Karkaj and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Karkaj ranks #28 of 145 cities in East Azerbaijan. It lies about 13 km West-Northwest of Tabriz, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the East Azerbaijan market. › Cities near Karkaj
Karkaj has a recorded population of approximately 8,496 people. That places it #28 of 145 cities with population data in East Azerbaijan. Browse more cities in East Azerbaijan for comparison.
Karkaj is part of East Azerbaijan in Iran. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Karkaj keeps UTC +03:30. Today the sun rises around 05:36 AM and sets around 07:22 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Karkaj price in Iranian rial (IRR), written with the symbol ﷼. Check live rates on our Karkaj currency page.
Karkaj is about 13 km West-Northwest of Tabriz, the capital of East Azerbaijan. See cities near Karkaj for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Karkaj lands you closest to Agarak, Armenia, about 94 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Karkaj sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
