Kirkuk runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Kirkuk and your time
Kirkuk at a glance
| Country | Iraq |
|---|---|
| Region | Kirkuk |
| Time zone | Asia/Baghdad |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2007 |
| Coordinates | 35.47° N, 44.39° E |
Which time zone Kirkuk uses
Local time in Kirkuk 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.
Kirkuk is on the same time as the rest of Iraq, including the capital, Baghdad.
Clock changes in Kirkuk, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kirkuk for 2026 or 2027.
Kirkuk time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Kirkuk 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 Kirkuk 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, sunset and day length in Kirkuk
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Day length in Kirkuk runs from 9 hours 46 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 33 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:22 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Kirkuk
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:06 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:48 AM | 7:21 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:51 AM | 5:58 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:08 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 46 min |
When the sun is highest in Kirkuk
Kirkuk 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.
Cities near Kirkuk
Every city below shares Kirkuk’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuz Khurmatu | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Erbil | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sulaymaniyah | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ranya | 98 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baḥarkah | 100 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baiji | 102 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qaladiza | 104 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ash Sharqāt | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Iraq
All time zones and cities in Iraq
Tools for time in Kirkuk
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kirkuk in?
Kirkuk uses the Asia/Baghdad time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Kirkuk use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Kirkuk last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2007 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Kirkuk and New York?
Kirkuk 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 Kirkuk does not.
Is Kirkuk on the same time as Baghdad?
Yes. Kirkuk and Baghdad both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Kirkuk?
About 14 hours 33 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 46 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.