Najaf keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Najaf and your time
Najaf at a glance
| Country | Iraq |
|---|---|
| Region | Najaf |
| Time zone | Asia/Baghdad |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2007 |
| Coordinates | 32.03° N, 44.35° E |
Which time zone Najaf uses
The clocks in Najaf 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 Najaf reads the same clock as Baghdad.
Clock changes in Najaf, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Najaf for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Najaf is
A 9:00 AM start in Najaf 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 Najaf 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 Najaf
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The earliest sunrise in Najaf is at 4:56 AM on June 11, and the latest sunset at 7:13 PM on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Najaf
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:57 AM | 7:12 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:51 AM | 5:58 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:59 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 3 min |
When the sun is highest in Najaf
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Najaf: solar noon falls at about 12:05 PM on standard time.
Places close to Najaf
Every city below shares Najaf’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillah | 49 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al Diwaniyah | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Abu Gharaq | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al-Hindiya | 59 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Karbala | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Musayyib | 84 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Iskandariya | 96 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al Maḩmūdīyah | 115 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Najaf in?
Najaf uses the Asia/Baghdad time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Najaf use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Najaf last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2007 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Najaf and New York?
Najaf 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 Najaf does not.
Is Najaf on the same time as Baghdad?
Yes. Najaf and Baghdad both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Najaf?
About 14 hours 15 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 3 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.