One clock for the whole country, and it stays on UTC+3 every day of the year.
Iraq at a glance
| Capital | Baghdad |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+3 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2007 |
Time zone of Iraq
The whole of Iraq follows one IANA time zone: Asia/Baghdad.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Baghdad | --:-- | UTC+3 | Not observed | Baghdad, Mosul, Erbil |
Daylight saving time in Iraq
Iraq does not change its clocks any more. The last daylight saving period was in 2007.
Current time in cities in Iraq
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baghdad | Baghdad | --:-- | Asia/Baghdad |
| Mosul | Nineveh | --:-- | Asia/Baghdad |
| Erbil | Erbil | --:-- | Asia/Baghdad |
| Basra | Basra | --:-- | Asia/Baghdad |
| Karbala | Karbala | --:-- | Asia/Baghdad |
| Kirkuk | Kirkuk | --:-- | Asia/Baghdad |
| Abu Ghraib | Baghdad | --:-- | Asia/Baghdad |
| Sulaymaniyah | Sulaymaniyah | --:-- | Asia/Baghdad |
| Nasiriyah | Dhi Qar | --:-- | Asia/Baghdad |
| Najaf | Najaf | --:-- | Asia/Baghdad |
Time difference between Iraq and other countries
A 9:00 AM start in Iraq is 1:00 AM in New York, 5:00 PM in Sydney and 10:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind |
Daylight across Iraq
Days in Baghdad last between 9 hours 57 minutes and 14 hours 22 minutes over the year.
Same clock as Iraq right now
These countries read the same time as Iraq today. Those marked with daylight saving time will drift away when their clocks change.
Plan around the time in Iraq
- Convert a time to or from Iraq: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Baghdad to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Iraq and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Iraq have?
One: Asia/Baghdad, at UTC+3 all year.
Does Iraq use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Clocks last changed for daylight saving time in 2007.
What is the time difference between Iraq and New York?
Iraq is 8 hours ahead of New York in January and 7 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Iraq does not.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.