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Current Date And Time In Kish Island, Iran

Saturday, 25 July 2026
20:27:48 IRST
State: Hormozgan
Currency: Iranian Rial (IRR)
Timezone: UTC +03:30 (IRST)

✈️ Kish Island, Hormozgan, Iran - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Kish Island, Hormozgan, 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 Kish Island.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Iran, which includes Kish Island, 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 Kish Island.

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 Kish Island. 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 Kish Island.

🚔
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 Kish Island for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Kish Island
International Airport • KIH
Kish International Airport
Kish Island, IR
1
km away
Nearest to Bandar Abbas (Capital)
International Airport • BND
Bandar Abbas International Airport
Bandar Abbas, IR
10
km from Bandar Abbas

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

✈️ How Far Is Kish Island From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kish Island 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)196 km122 mi~ 0h 59m
Paris (France)5,052 km3,139 mi~ 6h 42m
London (United Kingdom)5,278 km3,279 mi~ 6h 58m
Singapore (Singapore)6,007 km3,733 mi~ 7h 49m
Tokyo (Japan)7,963 km4,948 mi~ 10h 07m
New York (United States)10,813 km6,719 mi~ 13h 28m
Toronto (Canada)10,878 km6,759 mi~ 13h 33m
Sydney (Australia)12,234 km7,602 mi~ 15h 09m
Los Angeles (United States)13,229 km8,220 mi~ 16h 19m
Auckland (New Zealand)14,385 km8,938 mi~ 17h 40m

✈ 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 Kish Island, 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 Kish Island 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 Time8:27 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

💱 Money In Kish Island — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Kish Island 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 Kish Island

Knowing which languages are used in Kish Island 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 Kish Island. 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
Kish (Hormozgan, Iran)3 mi4 kmNE
⬆️
Gerzeh (Hormozgan, Iran)14 mi23 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Bandar-e Chiru’iyeh (Hormozgan, Iran)20 mi32 kmNW
⬆️
Bandar-e Charak (Hormozgan, Iran)22 mi36 kmNE
⬆️
Bandar-e Ḩoseyniyeh (Hormozgan, Iran)25 mi40 kmENE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Kish Island

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Kish Island is the Petra (Jordan), about 1,859 km away. Straight-line distances from Kish Island 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, Jordan1,859 km1,155 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India2,384 km1,481 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy4,130 km2,566 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China5,836 km3,626 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil11,798 km7,331 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico13,393 km8,322 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru14,271 km8,867 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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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🧭 Kish Island's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Kish Island

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Kish Island

Kish Island 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 Kish Island

The closest airport to Kish Island is Kish International Airport (KIH), about 1 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 Kish Island From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Kish Island

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

🔎 Explore More About Kish Island

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Kish Island

What side of the road do people drive on in Kish Island?

Kish Island, 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 Kish Island use?

Kish Island 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 Kish Island?

In Kish Island, 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 Kish Island?

Kish International Airport (KIH) is the nearest airport to Kish Island, about 1 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Kish Island 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 Kish Island?

Kish Island shares the official and regional languages of Hormozgan 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 Kish Island?

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