Abu Ghraib runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Abu Ghraib and your time
Abu Ghraib at a glance
| Country | Iraq |
|---|---|
| Region | Baghdad |
| Time zone | Asia/Baghdad |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2007 |
| Coordinates | 33.31° N, 44.18° E |
Time zone in Abu Ghraib
The clocks in Abu Ghraib follow Asia/Baghdad and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 2007. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+3.
All of Iraq keeps the same time, so Abu Ghraib reads the same clock as Baghdad.
Clock changes in Abu Ghraib, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Abu Ghraib for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Abu Ghraib is
A 9:00 AM start in Abu Ghraib 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 | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind | 5 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
Because Abu Ghraib keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Abu Ghraib
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The earliest sunrise in Abu Ghraib is at 4:53 AM on June 12, and the latest sunset at 7:17 PM on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Abu Ghraib
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:07 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:54 AM | 7:16 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:52 AM | 5:59 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:03 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 57 min |
Clock time and sun time in Abu Ghraib
Abu Ghraib lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:05 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Abu Ghraib
All the places listed below keep the same time as Abu Ghraib.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baghdad | 20 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al Maḩmūdīyah | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fallujah | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Iskandariya | 49 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Musayyib | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baqubah | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Karbala | 78 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ramadi | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Abu Ghraib in?
Abu Ghraib uses the Asia/Baghdad time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Abu Ghraib use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Abu Ghraib last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2007 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Abu Ghraib and New York?
Abu Ghraib 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 Abu Ghraib does not.
Is Abu Ghraib on the same time as Baghdad?
Yes. Abu Ghraib and Baghdad both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Abu Ghraib?
About 14 hours 22 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 57 minutes of daylight.
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.