Time Difference Between London and Tehran

The time difference between London and Tehran is 2 hours and 30 minutes. When it is 12:00 noon in London, it is 14:30 in Tehran. London uses the Europe/London time zone (UTC+1), while Tehran uses Asia/Tehran (UTC+3:30).

Tehran is 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of London — 2 hours and 30 minutes
London, United Kingdom
00:37:15
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+1 · BST (DST)
Tehran, Iran
03:07:15
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+3:30 · +0330

Time Zone Details: London vs Tehran

Detail London Tehran
Time Zone IDEurope/LondonAsia/Tehran
UTC OffsetUTC+1UTC+3:30
AbbreviationBST+0330
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryUnited KingdomIran
RegionEuropeMiddle East

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 5 overlapping business hours between London and Tehran (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–14:30 in London  =  11:30–17:00 in Tehran

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from London time to Tehran time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

London Tehran
00:00 02:30 Night
01:00 03:30 Night
02:00 04:30 Night
03:00 05:30 Night
04:00 06:30 Night
05:00 07:30 Night
06:00 08:30
07:00 09:30
08:00 10:30
09:00 11:30 Overlap
10:00 12:30 Overlap
11:00 13:30 Overlap
12:00 14:30 Overlap
13:00 15:30 Overlap
14:00 16:30 Overlap
15:00 17:30
16:00 18:30
17:00 19:30
18:00 20:30
19:00 21:30
20:00 22:30
21:00 23:30
22:00 00:30 (+1 day) Night
23:00 01:30 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

London is currently observing daylight saving time, while Tehran is on standard time. When London switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for London–Tehran Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between London and Tehran?

The time difference is 2 hours and 30 minutes. Tehran is 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of London.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from London to Tehran?

The best window is between 09:00 and 14:30 London time, which corresponds to 11:30–17:00 in Tehran. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert London time to Tehran time?

Add 2 hours and 30 minutes to London time to get Tehran time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.