Please be aware that
Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes in Tehran do not necessarily occur on the same date every year.
In Tehran, DST starts on the 2nd Sunday in March and ends on the 1st Sunday in November.
Facts About Tehran
Information for Travelers
Tehran is the capital of Iran and is located in the north of the country.
While not the oldest or prettiest city in Iran, the bustling metropolis of Tehran is not without its own irresistible charm.
Home to more than 8 million Iranians, the largely concrete skyline is set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Alborz Mountains, which rise from the smog below.
Often underrated as a tourist destination, nowhere will you experience a taste of contemporary Iranian life more than in Tehran.
Culture
The National Museum of Iran is filled with an impressive array of treasures and objects from the 30,000 years of human habitation on the Iranian plateau.
From Stone Age tools to primitive art, from decorated capitals from Persepolis to coins and pottery, the museum features items from across Iranian history.
The central complex of Golestan Palace, with artistically designed rooms and a marble throne, was once the seat of power for the Qajar dynasty.
The National Museum of Jewelery has numerous jewels belonging to the Qajar rulers.
While the exhibits at the Iranian National Museum date back to the Paleolithic.
Milad Tower offers panoramic views of the city.
Read about Tehran in Wikipedia