Search
Close this search box.
Search
Close this search box.

State Workers in Iran to Start Work at 6am to Conserve Energy

Iran to Start Work at 6am

In an effort to save energy, Iran has altered the working hours of its government employees during the summer. However, according to media reports, some staff are dissatisfied with the early start.

The new work hours for the next three months, from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., started this week. They are meant to solve problems the country has in the summer, when it’s hot and people use more electricity.

People are having trouble getting used to the new start time, however.

The new summer hours came about after parliament passed a new law at the start of the Iranian calendar year in March 2023 that said the government could no longer follow daylight saving time.

To get to the office by 6, some workers, especially those with long commutes, must get up at 5 or even 4 in the morning.

“This is making it hard for parents to get their young kids to primary school or kindergarten,” government worker Morteza told Agence France-Presse.

“Even though it’s only been a few days since the new work hours started, families like ours are really struggling to get by,” said the 44-year-old father of three.

Even though the new work schedule applies to government workers, most people in the private sector start work around 9 a.m., which means they have less time to do things like banking.

“Banks will close at 1 p.m., which is my busiest time at work, so my business will have to wait until tomorrow or the next day,” Bahman Eshghi, secretary-general of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, told the Sazandegi daily.

“The biological clock shouldn’t be messed with by making up new rules, because that can make people less productive at work,” he said.

Under the new plan, government workers work one hour less each day than is required by law. But they are being asked to make up that hour by working from home, which parliament has refused as “illegal.”


Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Related Articles

Top Trending

India X censorship
India Orders X to Block 8,000 Accounts Amid Censorship Controversy
Bitcoin Hits $100K as Ethereum Soars
Bitcoin Hits $100K as Ethereum Soars — Crypto’s Best Week Yet
Tish Cyrus Miley Cyrus Feud
Tish Cyrus Clears the Air on Miley Cyrus Feud Rumors
pakistan claims india struck airbases
India Allegedly Strikes 3 Pakistani Airbases with Missiles, Drones
taylor swift praises dublin stadium staff mid song
Taylor Swift Subpoenaed in Blake Lively–Baldoni Film Lawsuit

LIFESTYLE

summer birthday party ideas
Creative Summer Birthday Party Ideas for Kids in 2025
May 6 Zodiac
May 6 Zodiac: Positive Traits, Compatibility and More about Taurus
self storage solutions for life transitions
How Self Storage Can Help During Major Life Changes (Divorce, Moving, etc.)?
why is my poinsettia dying
Why Is My Poinsettia Dying? Tips To Revive Your Wilting Poinsettia Plant
crypto retirement plan strategies
7 Ways Crypto Can Reshape Your Retirement Plan for the Future

Entertainment

Tish Cyrus Miley Cyrus Feud
Tish Cyrus Clears the Air on Miley Cyrus Feud Rumors
taylor swift praises dublin stadium staff mid song
Taylor Swift Subpoenaed in Blake Lively–Baldoni Film Lawsuit
Thunderbolts Hits $35M Weekend
‘Thunderbolts’ Hits $35M Weekend, ‘Sinners’ Surges to $20M
andy cohen net worth
Andy Cohen Net Worth: Find Out How He Became a Multi-Millionaire in 2025
rihanna hinted pregnancy before met gala
Rihanna Hinted at Pregnancy Before Met Gala, Says Anna Wintour

GAMING

Best Mobile Horror Games
The Best Mobile Horror Games That Will Keep You Up at Night
Evolution of Video Game Graphics
The Evolution of Video Game Graphics: 1980s to 2025
Best Workouts Inspired by Video Games
Level Up Your Fitness: Best Video Game-Inspired Workouts
rocket league unblocked
Rocket League Unblocked: Soccer And Vehicular Mayhem Online Game
Maksym Krippa GSC Game World
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Reimagined: How Maksym Krippa’s Entry Reshaped GSC Game World in 2023

BUSINESS

Business Behind Game Localization
The Business Behind Game Localization: How It Works
International Employment Agencies
How international employment agencies can help you find talent in hard-to-reach markets?
Transition Your Business to Web3
How to Transition Your Business to Web3 Successfully
How to Calculate Quarterly Tax Payments
How to Calculate Quarterly Tax Payments in 5 Easy Steps
credit suisse tax evasion
Credit Suisse Fined $511M for U.S. Offshore Tax Evasion Scheme

TECHNOLOGY

bill gates accuses elon musk of harming poor children
Bill Gates Blames Elon Musk for Harming World's Poorest Children
interactive videos with AI voice
Guide for Making Interactive Videos with AI Voice
Maksym Krippa GSC Game World
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Reimagined: How Maksym Krippa’s Entry Reshaped GSC Game World in 2023
Strengthening Cybersecurity with Security Operations
Strengthening Cybersecurity with Security Operations, CWPP, and Product Security
pitch a game idea
How to Pitch a Game Idea to a Developer or Publisher?

HEALTH

Yimusanfendi
7 Incredible Benefits of Yimusanfendi Meditation and Possible Side Effects
Connection Between Hydration and Urinary Health
The Connection Between Hydration and Urinary Health
Neuralink Brain Implant Patient Regains Speech
Neuralink Brain Implant Helps ALS Patient Regain Speech with AI Support
Wegovy for Weight Loss
Wegovy for Weight Loss: Is It Worth Buying Online?
Role of Sperm DNA Fragmentation Testing in IVF
The Role of Sperm DNA Fragmentation Testing in IVF with ICSI Success