City Time Difference Time difference between Astara and guide：Astara is 4 hours ahead compared to guide
The time difference between Astara and guide is 4 hoursTime Zone Comparison
Astara （Azerbaijan）
Time Zone |
Asia/Baku |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
guide （China）
Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Specified CityAstara
Asia/Baku
Introduction to Astara, Azerbaijan
Astara is a border city in the southeastern part of the Republic of Azerbaijan, located on the west coast of the Caspian Sea, bordering Iran, and belonging to the administrative center of Astara District. The city is located in a subtropical climate zone with warm and humid summers and mild winters, and has a beautiful natural environment with rich biodiversity.
Economy and Transportation
Astara's economy is based on agriculture, fishing and trade, and benefits from its border location, which is an important land route between Azerbaijan and Iran. In recent years, there has been a gradual growth in tourism, attracting tourists to explore its unique coastal scenery and cross-border culture.
Culture and life
The city's population is predominantly Azerbaijani, with a blend of Persian cultural influences, local cuisine and traditional festivals. Although small, Astara has a relaxed pace of life and is known for its close-to-nature community atmosphere.
Comparison Cityguide
Asia/Shanghai
Guide, the Little Jiangnan of the Plateau
Guide County is located in the east of China's Qinghai Province, belonging to Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, located in the Yellow River Valley, with an average elevation of 2,200 meters, known as the "Plateau Little Jiangnan" reputation. It is famous for the unique landscape of "Guide Qing of the World Yellow River" - the Yellow River water is crystal clear when it flows through the area, which overturns people's traditional perception of the Yellow River.
Natural and Cultural Treasures
Guide has the world's rare colorful Danxia landforms, and the red rock formations of the Ashigang Canyon are as brilliant as Xia under the sun. There is the Yuhuangge Ancient Architectural Complex, which was built in the late Ming Dynasty, the Wenchang Temple, a holy place of Tibetan Buddhism, and the mineral-rich Zhacang Hot Spring. When the pear blossoms bloom in April every year, ten thousand mu of pear orchards form the spectacle of "a sea of pear blossoms at the foot of snow-capped mountains".
Eco-tourist attraction
As an important ecological barrier on the Tibetan Plateau, Guide fusion of Chinese, Tibetan, Hui and other ethnic cultures, retaining the traditional "June meeting" Nuo ritual activities. Its unique plateau temperate climate makes this place a summer resort, the Yellow River Clear Wetland Park, Thousands of lakes and other scenic spots perfectly show the ecological picture of harmonious coexistence of man and nature.