Mashhad lies at 36°17'53.05"N 59°36'20.41"E (decimal: 36.2981, 59.6057), in the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere. With a population of about 2,307,177, it ranks among the larger urban areas of Iran. Its elevation is about 980 m (3,215 ft) above sea level. Local time follows the Asia/Tehran timezone.
Mashhad in every coordinate format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Decimal degrees | 36.298070, 59.605670 |
| DMS | 36°17'53.05"N 59°36'20.41"E |
| DDM | 36°17.8842'N 59°36.3402'E |
| UTM | 40S 733980E 4020160N |
| MGRS | 40S GF 33980 20160 |
| Plus Code | 8H8X7JX4+67F |
| Geohash | tq6qkrge8 |
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Where this city sits on the globe
- Distance to the equator: 4,036 km
- Distance to the North Pole: 5,971 km · to the South Pole: 14,044 km
- Antipode (opposite point on Earth):
-36.2981, -120.3943— explore it with the antipode finder
Sunrise & sunset in Mashhad through 2026
Local times (Asia/Tehran), computed astronomically for these exact coordinates:
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 06:44 | 16:28 | 9 h 43 min |
| Feb 1 | 06:34 | 16:58 | 10 h 23 min |
| Mar 1 | 06:04 | 17:26 | 11 h 22 min |
| Apr 1 | 05:19 | 17:53 | 12 h 34 min |
| May 1 | 04:40 | 18:19 | 13 h 39 min |
| Jun 1 | 04:17 | 18:44 | 14 h 27 min |
| Jul 1 | 04:18 | 18:54 | 14 h 35 min |
| Aug 1 | 04:39 | 18:39 | 14 h 00 min |
| Sep 1 | 05:04 | 18:02 | 12 h 58 min |
| Oct 1 | 05:27 | 17:17 | 11 h 50 min |
| Nov 1 | 05:55 | 16:37 | 10 h 42 min |
| Dec 1 | 06:25 | 16:18 | 9 h 52 min |
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Distances from Mashhad
| To | Distance | Miles | Initial bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 4,922 km | 3,058 mi | 310° NW |
| New York | 10,232 km | 6,358 mi | 327° NNW |
| Tokyo | 6,973 km | 4,333 mi | 64° ENE |
| Sydney | 12,276 km | 7,628 mi | 118° ESE |
| Dubai | 1,301 km | 808 mi | 200° SSW |
| Singapore | 5,976 km | 3,713 mi | 120° ESE |
| Los Angeles | 12,189 km | 7,574 mi | 358° N |
| Johannesburg | 7,697 km | 4,783 mi | 210° SSW |
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Nearest places in this database
| Place | Distance | Bearing |
|---|---|---|
| Tehran, Iran | 739 km | 267° W |
| Karaj, Iran | 776 km | 269° W |
| Isfahan, Iran | 832 km | 243° WSW |
| Kabul, Afghanistan | 889 km | 100° E |
| Baku, Azerbaijan | 960 km | 301° WNW |
Local time
Mashhad uses the Asia/Tehran timezone (UTC+03:30 in January, UTC+03:30 in July) and does not observe daylight saving time.