Time difference

Time Difference Between Mecca and Mashhad

Mashhad is 30 minutes ahead of Mecca. The current difference is 30 minutes. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

MeccaSaudi Arabia 🇸🇦

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Asia/RiyadhUTC+3
MashhadIran 🇮🇷

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Asia/TehranUTC+3:30
02 — Difference

Mecca vs Mashhad

Mashhad is 30 minutes ahead of Mecca. When it is 12:00 in Mecca, it is 12:30 in Mashhad.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Mecca
UTC+3
Mashhad
UTC+3:30
Difference
30 minutes
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between Mecca and Mashhad working hours (09:00–17:00) is 09:30–17:00 Mashhad time — that's 09:00–16:30 in Mecca — about 7 hours 30 minutes of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Neither Mecca nor Mashhad observes daylight saving time, so the 30 minutes difference stays the same all year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
30 minutes
Mecca zone
Asia/Riyadh
Mashhad zone
Asia/Tehran
Mecca offset
UTC+3
Mashhad offset
UTC+3:30
Mecca DST
No
Mashhad DST
No
Countries
Saudi Arabia · Iran
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Mecca and Mashhad?

Mashhad is 30 minutes ahead of Mecca right now.

Is Mecca ahead of Mashhad?

No, Mecca is 30 minutes behind Mashhad.

Do Mecca and Mashhad observe daylight saving time?

Neither Mecca nor Mashhad observes daylight saving time, so the 30 minutes difference stays the same all year.

What is the best meeting time between Mecca and Mashhad?

A good window is 09:30–17:00 in Mashhad (09:00–16:30 in Mecca), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.