Erbil runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Erbil and your time
Erbil at a glance
| Country | Iraq |
|---|---|
| Region | Erbil |
| Time zone | Asia/Baghdad |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2007 |
| Coordinates | 36.19° N, 44.01° E |
Erbil time zone and clock changes
Erbil follows the Asia/Baghdad time zone and stays on UTC+3 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 2007; the tz database lists no change after that.
Erbil is on the same time as the rest of Iraq, including the capital, Baghdad.
Clock changes in Erbil, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Erbil for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Erbil and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Erbil: 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 |
Erbil 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 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, sunset and day length in Erbil
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Erbil grows from 9 hours 42 minutes to 14 hours 38 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 56 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Erbil
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:08 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:47 AM | 7:25 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:52 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:11 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Clock time and sun time in Erbil
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Erbil: solar noon falls at about 12:05 PM on standard time.
Places close to Erbil
All the places listed below keep the same time as Erbil.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baḥarkah | 14 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xebat | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Akre | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ranya | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mosul | 81 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kirkuk | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qaladiza | 101 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ash Sharqāt | 103 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Iraq
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Erbil in?
Erbil uses the Asia/Baghdad time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Erbil use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Erbil last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2007 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Erbil and New York?
Erbil 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 Erbil does not.
Is Erbil on the same time as Baghdad?
Yes. Erbil and Baghdad both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Erbil?
About 14 hours 38 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 42 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.