Current Date And Time In Rasht, Iran
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
15:54:04 IRST
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Rasht, a city in Gilan Province, Iran in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Rasht — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Rasht | |
| State | Gilan Province | |
| Country | Iran | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 594,590 | |
| Area | 180.00 km² (69.50 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Gilan Province | #1 of 126 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 | 4 | |
| In Feet | 13 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 37.28 | |
| Longitude | 49.59 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 37.276° N 49.589° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 37° 16' 34" N 49° 35' 19" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 37° 16.57' N 49° 35.32' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Astara, Azerbaijan (145 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 | 🔥 05:24 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:09 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 45m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Tehran |
Rasht is a city situated in Gilan Province, Iran, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Rasht as a State / Province Capital. 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 Gilan Province
The latitude and longitude of Rasht pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 4 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Rasht on the map
Rasht 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 Rasht 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. › Rasht exchange rates
To ring a number in Rasht 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 Rasht and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Rasht ranks #1 of 126 cities in Gilan Province. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Gilan Province market. › Cities near Rasht
Rasht has a recorded population of approximately 594,590 people. That places it #1 of 126 cities with population data in Gilan Province. Browse more cities in Gilan Province for comparison.
Rasht spans approximately 180.00 square kilometers (69.50 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Rasht is part of Gilan Province in Iran. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Rasht keeps UTC +03:30. Today the sun rises around 05:24 AM and sets around 07:09 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Rasht price in Iranian rial (IRR), written with the symbol ﷼. Check live rates on our Rasht currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Rasht lands you closest to Astara, Azerbaijan, about 145 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Rasht sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
