Baghdad keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Baghdad and your time
Baghdad at a glance
| Country | Iraq |
|---|---|
| Region | Baghdad |
| Capital of | Iraq |
| Time zone | Asia/Baghdad |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2007 |
| Coordinates | 33.34° N, 44.40° E |
Baghdad time zone and clock changes
Local time in Baghdad is UTC+3 year round, under the Asia/Baghdad rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 2007, and no future change is scheduled.
As the capital of Iraq, Baghdad shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Baghdad, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Baghdad for 2026 or 2027.
Baghdad time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Baghdad: the clock reads 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 |
Baghdad never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Baghdad
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Baghdad grows from 9 hours 57 minutes to 14 hours 22 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 25 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Baghdad
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:06 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:53 AM | 7:15 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:51 AM | 5:58 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:02 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 57 min |
When the sun is highest in Baghdad
Baghdad lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:00 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Baghdad
Every city below shares Baghdad’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Maḩmūdīyah | 31 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baqubah | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Iskandariya | 51 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fallujah | 57 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Musayyib | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Muqdadiyah | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Karbala | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al-Hindiya | 90 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Iraq
All time zones and cities in Iraq
Tools for time in Baghdad
- Convert a time to or from Baghdad: 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 Baghdad and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Baghdad in?
Baghdad uses the Asia/Baghdad time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Baghdad use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Baghdad last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2007 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Baghdad and New York?
Baghdad 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 Baghdad does not.
How long is the longest day in Baghdad?
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.