Nowruz Countdown | Norouz | نوروز
Live countdown to the exact moment of Nowruz (also spelled Norouz, نوروز), the Persian New Year celebrated at the spring equinox.
What is Nowruz?
Nowruz is the Persian solar new year. It begins at the exact astronomical moment of the vernal equinox, and traditions around it include the Haft-Sin table, Tahvil music, visiting family, and Sizdah Bedar.
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Frequently asked questions about Nowruz
What is Nowruz?
Nowruz is the Persian New Year and the start of spring, celebrated at the exact astronomical moment of the vernal equinox.
When is Nowruz?
This page provides a live countdown to the exact moment of Nowruz, with Tahvil time and core Nowruz traditions.
What time is Nowruz in Tehran?
This page includes the exact Tahvil time in Tehran time as well as UTC.
What is Haft-Sin?
Haft-Sin is the traditional Nowruz table arranged with seven symbolic items whose Persian names begin with the letter sin, representing renewal, health, abundance, love, and patience.
Why does the exact equinox matter?
Nowruz begins at the real astronomical equinox, not simply at midnight on a fixed date. That exact moment is the Tahvil of the year.