Standard TimeTRT |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Europe/Istanbul |
Khorassan time compared to Beijing time (China) |
5 hours ahead |
Overview of Horasan, Turkey
Horasan, Turkey is a town in the eastern Turkish province of Erzurum, located in the eastern part of the Anatolian Plateau, near the Iranian border. The region has a long history and was an important node on the ancient Silk Road, incorporating Turkic and Persian cultural influences. The name Khorasan is derived from the Persian word meaning "the place where the sun rises", reflecting its geographic identity as a crossroads between East and West.
Geographic and Economic Characteristics
Khorasan is located on a plateau at an altitude of about 1,500 meters above sea level, and its climate is mainly continental, with cold and snowy winters. The economy is based on agriculture and animal husbandry, with an abundance of wheat, sugar beet and livestock products. In recent years, the region has developed a tourism industry that capitalizes on its historical sites and natural beauty, attracting tourists to explore its traditional villages and surrounding mountain landscapes.
Cultural and Tourism Highlights
Khorasan has preserved many buildings from the Ottoman period, such as old mosques and caravan stations. Traditional cultural festivals held each summer showcase unique folk music and handicrafts. Surrounding natural attractions include the Palandokan Mountain Ski Resort, making it a potential landmark for experiencing the human and natural charms of eastern Turkey.
Khorassan Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-02-26
Sunrise Time
06:49
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Sunset Time
17:59
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