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Current Date And Time In Gorgan, Iran

Monday, 27 July 2026
04:34:12 IRST
State: Golestan
Currency: Iranian Rial (IRR)
Timezone: UTC +03:30 (IRST)
Population: 244,937

✈️ Gorgan, Golestan, Iran - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Gorgan, Golestan, 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 Gorgan.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Iran, which includes Gorgan, 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 Gorgan.

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 Gorgan. 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 Gorgan.

🚔
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 Gorgan for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Gorgan
Regional Airport • GBT
Gorgan Airport
Gorgan, IR
8
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Gorgan From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Gorgan 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)1,296 km806 mi~ 2h 17m
Paris (France)4,358 km2,708 mi~ 5h 53m
London (United Kingdom)4,526 km2,813 mi~ 6h 05m
Singapore (Singapore)6,411 km3,983 mi~ 8h 18m
Tokyo (Japan)7,358 km4,572 mi~ 9h 24m
New York (United States)9,919 km6,163 mi~ 12h 25m
Toronto (Canada)9,925 km6,167 mi~ 12h 26m
Los Angeles (United States)12,096 km7,516 mi~ 14h 59m
Sydney (Australia)12,716 km7,901 mi~ 15h 43m
Auckland (New Zealand)14,797 km9,194 mi~ 18h 09m

✈ 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 Gorgan, 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 Gorgan 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 Time4:34 AM on Monday, July 27, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Gorgan to Major World Cities

It is currently 4:34 AM on Monday in Gorgan. 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 Gorgan 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 Gorgan
New York (United States)Sun, 9:04 PM7h 30m behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 6:04 PM10h 30m behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 9:04 PM7h 30m behind
London (United Kingdom)Mon, 2:04 AM2h 30m behind
Paris (France)Mon, 3:04 AM1h 30m behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Mon, 5:04 AM30m ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 9:04 AM4h 30m ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 10:04 AM5h 30m ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 11:04 AM6h 30m ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 1:04 PM8h 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 Gorgan — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Gorgan 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
﷼ 1,566,814.08
IRR
£ 1 British Pound
﷼ 1,835,776.14
IRR
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
﷼ 961,713.99
IRR
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
﷼ 976,091.09
IRR

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 27, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Gorgan

Knowing which languages are used in Gorgan 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 Gorgan. 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
Jelin (Golestan, Iran)5 mi8 kmEast (E)
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Qarnabad (Golestan, Iran)8 mi13 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Yesaqi (Golestan, Iran)11 mi18 kmWest (W)
⬆️
Aq Qala (Golestan, Iran)12 mi19 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Qoroq (Golestan, Iran)15 mi24 kmENE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Gorgan

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Gorgan is the Petra (Jordan), about 1,899 km away. Straight-line distances from Gorgan 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, Jordan1,899 km1,180 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India2,462 km1,530 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy3,613 km2,245 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China5,256 km3,266 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil12,164 km7,558 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,534 km7,788 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru14,150 km8,793 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Gorgan

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Gorgan

Gorgan 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 Gorgan

The closest airport to Gorgan is Gorgan Airport (GBT), about 8 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 Gorgan From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Gorgan

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

🔎 Explore More About Gorgan

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Gorgan

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

Gorgan, 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 Gorgan use?

Gorgan 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 Gorgan?

In Gorgan, 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 Gorgan?

Gorgan Airport (GBT) is the nearest airport to Gorgan, about 8 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Gorgan 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 Gorgan?

Gorgan shares the official and regional languages of Golestan 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 Gorgan?

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