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Current Date And Time In Karaj, Iran

Sunday, 26 July 2026
22:55:25 IRST
Currency: Iranian Rial (IRR)
Timezone: UTC +03:30 (IRST)
Population: 1,448,075

✈️ Karaj, Alborz Province, Iran - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Karaj, Alborz Province, Iran using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Karaj.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Karaj with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Karaj — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Iran, which includes Karaj, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Iran before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Iran's time zone +03:30, country calling code +98 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .IR. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Karaj.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+03:30
📞 Country Calling Code+98
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.IR

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Iran — police 110, ambulance 115, fire brigade 125. Store these in your phone before you reach Karaj. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Karaj.

🚔
Police
110
🚑
Ambulance
115
🚒
Fire
125

📊 Iran At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Iran — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.774
High
👤
Life Expectancy
77.9
years
📚
Literacy Rate
88.9%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$5,190
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
8.3%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Iran development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Karaj for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Karaj
International Airport • PYK
Payam International Airport
Karaj, IR
16
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Karaj's exact coordinates, or Karaj's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Karaj From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Karaj to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)1,250 km777 mi~ 2h 13m
Paris (France)4,170 km2,591 mi~ 5h 39m
London (United Kingdom)4,359 km2,708 mi~ 5h 53m
Singapore (Singapore)6,646 km4,129 mi~ 8h 34m
Tokyo (Japan)7,683 km4,774 mi~ 9h 47m
New York (United States)9,820 km6,102 mi~ 12h 18m
Toronto (Canada)9,854 km6,123 mi~ 12h 21m
Los Angeles (United States)12,164 km7,558 mi~ 15h 04m
Sydney (Australia)12,950 km8,047 mi~ 15h 59m
Auckland (New Zealand)15,053 km9,353 mi~ 18h 28m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Karaj, Iran is set to Iran Standard Time (IRST) with a current offset of UTC +03:30. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Karaj requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneIran Standard Time (IRST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +03:30
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time10:55 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Karaj to Major World Cities

It is currently 10:55 PM on Sunday in Karaj. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Karaj right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Karaj
New York (United States)Sun, 3:25 PM7h 30m behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 12:25 PM10h 30m behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 3:25 PM7h 30m behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 8:25 PM2h 30m behind
Paris (France)Sun, 9:25 PM1h 30m behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 11:25 PM30m ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 3:25 AM4h 30m ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 4:25 AM5h 30m ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 5:25 AM6h 30m ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 7:25 AM8h 30m ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Karaj — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Karaj is the Iranian rial (IRR), written as . The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
﷼ 1,375,000.00
IRR
€ 1 Euro
﷼ 1,563,925.30
IRR
£ 1 British Pound
﷼ 1,831,431.09
IRR
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
﷼ 959,749.84
IRR
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
﷼ 975,004.43
IRR

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Karaj

Knowing which languages are used in Karaj helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
Persian

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Karaj. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Karaj (Tehran, Iran)3 mi5 kmWest (W)
⬆️
Shahrak-e Nahal Va Baz̄r (Alborz Province, Iran)4 mi6 kmSW
⬆️
Shahrak-e Mohandesi-ye Zera‘i (Alborz Province, Iran)5 mi7 kmSSW
⬆️
Fardis (Tehran, Iran)5 mi9 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Meshkin Dasht (Tehran, Iran)6 mi10 kmSSW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Karaj

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Karaj is the Petra (Jordan), about 1,570 km away. Straight-line distances from Karaj to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan1,570 km976 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India2,728 km1,695 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy3,371 km2,095 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China5,583 km3,469 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil11,835 km7,354 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,425 km7,721 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru13,867 km8,617 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Karaj shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Alborz Province and Iran. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Alborz Province Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Alborz Province, including major hub cities.
✈️ Iran Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Iran.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Karaj, Iran runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/F socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Karaj and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Karaj.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
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🧭 Karaj's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Karaj

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Karaj. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Karaj — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Karaj

Karaj keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Iran. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Karaj

The closest airport to Karaj is Payam International Airport (PYK), about 16 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Karaj From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Karaj needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Karaj gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Karaj

Karaj rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Karaj — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Karaj

ℹ️ Karaj OverviewSee the full profile of Karaj — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Karaj MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Karaj for distance and direction.
💰 Karaj CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Karaj

What side of the road do people drive on in Karaj?

Karaj, like the rest of Iran, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Karaj use?

Karaj runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/F sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Karaj?

In Karaj, reach police on 110, ambulance on 115, fire brigade on 125. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Karaj?

Payam International Airport (PYK) is the nearest airport to Karaj, about 16 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Karaj in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Karaj runs on Iran Standard Time (UTC +03:30). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Karaj?

Karaj shares the official and regional languages of Alborz Province and Iran — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Karaj?

No — Karaj uses the Iranian rial (IRR), symbol . Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Karaj currency page for live rates.