Radio Farda shortwave frequencies and schedule
Radio Farda (United States) has 18 scheduled transmissions on 15 frequencies (shortwave and medium wave), in Farsi / Iranian Persian, aimed at Iran. Times are UTC, for the A26 season (EiBi schedule, updated October 15, 2026).
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Schedule (UTC)
| Time UTC | Frequency | Days | Language | Target | Transmitter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00–24:00 | 5860 kHz 49m | daily | Farsi / Iranian Persian | Iran | |
| 00:00–24:00 | 7460 kHz 41m | daily | Farsi / Iranian Persian | Iran | |
| 06:00–13:00 | 12070 kHz 25m | daily | Farsi / Iranian Persian | Iran | |
| 07:30–09:30 | 15770 kHz 19m | daily | Farsi / Iranian Persian | Iran | Okeechobee, FL (WYFR) |
| 11:00–14:00 | 7435 kHz 41m | daily | Farsi / Iranian Persian | Iran | |
| 14:00–16:00 | 9410 kHz 31m | daily | Farsi / Iranian Persian | Iran | |
| 14:30–21:00 | 7480 kHz 41m | daily | Farsi / Iranian Persian | Iran | Tashkent |
| 14:30–21:00 | 7495 kHz 41m | daily | Farsi / Iranian Persian | Iran | Tashkent |
| 14:30–21:00 | 7510 kHz 41m | daily | Farsi / Iranian Persian | Iran | Tashkent |
| 14:30–21:00 | 7515 kHz 41m | daily | Farsi / Iranian Persian | Iran | Tashkent |
| 14:30–21:00 | 7525 kHz 41m | daily | Farsi / Iranian Persian | Iran | Tashkent |
| 14:30–17:00 | 12040 kHz 25m | daily | Farsi / Iranian Persian | Iran | Dhabbaya |
| 14:30–17:00 | 12070 kHz 25m | daily | Farsi / Iranian Persian | Iran | Dhabbaya |
| 14:30–17:00 | 15635 kHz 19m | daily | Farsi / Iranian Persian | Iran | Dhabbaya |
| 15:00–17:00 | 1395 kHz MW | daily | Farsi / Iranian Persian | Iran | Gavar (formerly Kamo) |
| 17:00–21:00 | 12040 kHz 25m | daily | Farsi / Iranian Persian | Iran | Woofferton |
| 17:00–21:00 | 12070 kHz 25m | daily | Farsi / Iranian Persian | Iran | Woofferton |
| 20:00–21:00 | 7470 kHz 41m | daily | Farsi / Iranian Persian | Iran | Tashkent |
Schedule data: EiBi. Broadcasters change frequencies at the end of March and October; Skywave DX updates this page every night.
Transmitter sites
Okeechobee, FL (WYFR) · Tashkent · Dhabbaya · Gavar (formerly Kamo) · Woofferton
Questions
What frequency is Radio Farda on?
Radio Farda uses 15 shortwave frequencies this season: 1395 kHz, 5860 kHz, 7435 kHz, 7460 kHz, 7470 kHz, 7480 kHz, 7495 kHz, 7510 kHz and 7 more. Which one carries which programme depends on the time; see the schedule on this page (times in UTC).
When can I hear Radio Farda on shortwave?
It has 18 scheduled transmissions, 18 of them daily, from 00:00 UTC. Reception depends on where you are and the time of day: lower frequencies travel farther at night, higher ones by day.
Can I listen to Radio Farda online?
Yes, over the air: Skywave DX tunes the frequency through a public shortwave receiver that can hear it, so you hear the real broadcast as it arrives. Press a frequency on this page to tune it.
New to shortwave? Read how to listen online and the band guide.