Standard TimeIRDT |
UTC+3.5 |
Daylight Saving Time
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UTC+4.5 |
IANA Time Zone |
Asia/Tehran |
Hawke Mabard time compared to Beijing time (China) |
4.5 hours ahead |
Introduction to Khok Mabad, Iran
Located in West Azerbaijan Province in northwestern Iran, Khok Mabad is a city with a long history and strategic location in the region. It is close to the Turkish border and belongs to a highland terrain with a predominantly continental climate with mild summers and cold, snowy winters. The city is surrounded by agricultural areas and pastures, and its economy is based on agriculture, animal husbandry and border trade.
History and Cultural Characteristics
The history of Hoc-Mabad has been influenced by several civilizations, including the Ottoman and Persian empires, leaving traces of multiculturalism. The local population is predominantly Kurdish and retains a distinctive language, traditional dress and folklore festivals. The city's architecture is a blend of Persian and Kurdish styles, with mosques and ancient bazaars at the center of cultural life.
Economy and Resources
The region is known for its production of crops such as wheat and barley, as well as livestock farming such as cashmere production. Thanks to its border location, Hoc-Mabad is a small trading hub between Iran and Turkey, and while infrastructure has gradually improved in recent years, the overall economy is still dominated by traditional industries.
Geography and Transportation
Situated on the edge of the Zagros Mountains, Hoc-Mabad is surrounded by mountains and river valleys, and its natural landscape is dominated by steppes and hills. The city is connected by road to the main towns in the province, such as Urumiyeh, but is not yet covered by the railroad network, and travel is mainly by land.
Hawke Mabard Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-03-02
Sunrise Time
07:09
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18:34
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