Mosul runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Mosul and your time
Mosul at a glance
| Country | Iraq |
|---|---|
| Region | Nineveh |
| Time zone | Asia/Baghdad |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2007 |
| Coordinates | 36.34° N, 43.12° E |
Mosul time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Mosul 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 Mosul reads the same clock as Baghdad.
Clock changes in Mosul, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Mosul for 2026 or 2027.
Mosul time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Mosul, it 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 Mosul 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Mosul
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Day length in Mosul runs from 9 hours 41 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 38 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:29 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Mosul
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:11 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:50 AM | 7:29 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:56 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:15 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Clock time and sun time in Mosul
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Mosul: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time.
Places close to Mosul
All the places listed below keep the same time as Mosul.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xebat | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Duhok | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sumayl | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Akre | 81 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Erbil | 81 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baḥarkah | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ash Sharqāt | 91 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zakho | 98 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Iraq
All time zones and cities in Iraq
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Mosul in?
Mosul uses the Asia/Baghdad time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Mosul use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Mosul last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2007 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Mosul and New York?
Mosul 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 Mosul does not.
Is Mosul on the same time as Baghdad?
Yes. Mosul and Baghdad both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Mosul?
About 14 hours 38 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 41 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.