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Current Date And Time In Astara, Iran

Saturday, 25 July 2026
22:58:29 IRST
Currency: Iranian Rial (IRR)
Timezone: UTC +03:30 (IRST)
Population: 39,065
District: Shahrestān-e Āstārā

✈️ Astara, Gilan Province, Iran - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Astara, Gilan 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 Astara.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Astara 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 Astara — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Iran, which includes Astara, 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 Astara.

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 Astara. 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 Astara.

🚔
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 Astara for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Astara
Local Airport • LLK
Lankaran International Airport
Lankaran, AZ
37
km away
Nearest Major Airport
Regional Airport • ADU
Ardabil Airport
Ardabil, IR
41
km away
Nearest to Rasht (Capital)
Regional Airport • RAS
Sardar-e-Jangal Airport
Rasht, IR
6
km from Rasht

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

✈️ How Far Is Astara From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Astara 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)1,589 km987 mi~ 2h 37m
Paris (France)3,852 km2,393 mi~ 5h 17m
London (United Kingdom)4,031 km2,505 mi~ 5h 30m
Singapore (Singapore)6,930 km4,306 mi~ 8h 54m
Tokyo (Japan)7,703 km4,787 mi~ 9h 49m
New York (United States)9,477 km5,889 mi~ 11h 54m
Toronto (Canada)9,509 km5,909 mi~ 11h 56m
Los Angeles (United States)11,846 km7,361 mi~ 14h 41m
Sydney (Australia)13,236 km8,225 mi~ 16h 19m
Auckland (New Zealand)15,318 km9,518 mi~ 18h 46m

✈ 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 Astara, 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 Astara 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 Time10:58 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Astara to Major World Cities

It is currently 10:58 PM on Saturday in Astara. 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 Astara 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 Astara
New York (United States)Sat, 3:28 PM7h 30m behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 12:28 PM10h 30m behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 3:28 PM7h 30m behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 8:28 PM2h 30m behind
Paris (France)Sat, 9:28 PM1h 30m behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 11:28 PM30m ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 3:28 AM4h 30m ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 4:28 AM5h 30m ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 5:28 AM6h 30m ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 7:28 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 Astara — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Astara 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
﷼ 1,564,268.69
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 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Astara

Knowing which languages are used in Astara 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 Astara. 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
Astara (Golestan, Iran)1 mi1 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Astara (Astara, Azerbaijan)2 mi3 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Bijarehbin (Gilan Province, Iran)2 mi3 kmWest (W)
⬆️
Astara (Lənkəran, Azerbaijan)3 mi4 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Kizhaba (Astara, Azerbaijan)8 mi13 kmNNW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Astara

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Astara is the Petra (Jordan), about 1,524 km away. Straight-line distances from Astara 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, Jordan1,524 km947 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India2,983 km1,854 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy3,092 km1,921 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China5,630 km3,498 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil11,740 km7,295 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,084 km7,509 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru13,635 km8,473 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Astara, 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 Astara and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Astara.

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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🧭 Astara's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Astara

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Astara. 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 Astara — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Astara

Astara 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 Astara

The closest airport to Astara is Lankaran International Airport (LLK), about 37 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 Astara From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Astara 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 Astara gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Astara

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

🔎 Explore More About Astara

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Astara

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

Astara, 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 Astara use?

Astara 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 Astara?

In Astara, 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 Astara?

Lankaran International Airport (LLK) is the nearest airport to Astara, about 37 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Astara 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 Astara?

Astara shares the official and regional languages of Gilan 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 Astara?

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