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IRST to CAT Converter

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Iran Standard Time8:06 amFri, Jun 5
Iran Standard TimeIRST
Middle East · UTC+3:30
8:06 amFri, Jun 5
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Central Africa TimeCAT
Africa · UTC+2
6:36 amFri, Jun 5
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Offset

The time difference between Iran Standard Time and Central Africa Time is 1.5 hours.

1.5 hours

Iran Standard Time (IRST) is ahead of Central Africa Time (CAT).

IRST: UTC+3:30

CAT: UTC+2

Neither Iran Standard Time nor Central Africa Time is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 11 AM–5 PM in Iran Standard Time (9 AM–3 PM in Central Africa Time).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 2:00 PM Iran Standard Time (12:30 PM Central Africa Time).

About these zones

Iran Standard Time is also known as IRST. To call Iran, dial +98.

Central Africa Time is also known as CAT. To call Zambia, dial +260.

Central Africa Time is approximately 3,950 miles southwest of Iran Standard Time.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

IRSTCATDay
12:00 am10:30 pm-1 day
1:00 am11:30 pm-1 day
2:00 am12:30 amSame day
3:00 am1:30 amSame day
4:00 am2:30 amSame day
5:00 am3:30 amSame day
6:00 am4:30 amSame day
7:00 am5:30 amSame day
8:00 am6:30 amSame day
9:00 am7:30 amSame day
10:00 am8:30 amSame day
11:00 am9:30 amSame day
12:00 pm10:30 amSame day
1:00 pm11:30 amSame day
2:00 pm12:30 pmSame day
3:00 pm1:30 pmSame day
4:00 pm2:30 pmSame day
5:00 pm3:30 pmSame day
6:00 pm4:30 pmSame day
7:00 pm5:30 pmSame day
8:00 pm6:30 pmSame day
9:00 pm7:30 pmSame day
10:00 pm8:30 pmSame day
11:00 pm9:30 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Neither Iran Standard Time nor Central Africa Time observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Iran Standard Time
Sunrise
4:50 AM
Sunset
7:18 PM
Day length
14h 28m
Central Africa Time
Sunrise
6:22 AM
Sunset
5:28 PM
Day length
11h 6m

Daylight overlap: 11h 6m — 7:52 AM–6:58 PM in Iran Standard Time (6:22 AM–5:28 PM in Central Africa Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Cities in Iran Standard Time

Cities in Central Africa Time

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Iran Standard Time

  • IKA
  • THR
  • MHD
  • IFN
  • PYK
  • TBZ

Airports in Central Africa Time

  • HRE

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am IRST in CAT?
9:00 am IRST is 7:30 am CAT.
What is 12:00 pm IRST in CAT?
12:00 pm IRST is 10:30 am CAT.
What is 12:30 pm IRST in CAT?
12:30 pm IRST is 11:00 am CAT.
What is 2:00 pm IRST in CAT?
2:00 pm IRST is 12:30 pm CAT.
What is 5:00 pm IRST in CAT?
5:00 pm IRST is 3:30 pm CAT.
What is 11:30 pm IRST in CAT?
11:30 pm IRST is 10:00 pm CAT.