Nasiriyah runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Nasiriyah and your time
Nasiriyah at a glance
| Country | Iraq |
|---|---|
| Region | Dhi Qar |
| Time zone | Asia/Baghdad |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2007 |
| Coordinates | 31.06° N, 46.26° E |
Time zone in Nasiriyah
The clocks in Nasiriyah 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 Nasiriyah reads the same clock as Baghdad.
Clock changes in Nasiriyah, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Nasiriyah for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Nasiriyah is
Take 9:00 AM in Nasiriyah: 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 |
Because Nasiriyah 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 Nasiriyah
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Over the year, daylight in Nasiriyah grows from 10 hours 8 minutes to 14 hours 10 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 2 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Nasiriyah
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:59 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:52 AM | 7:02 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:44 AM | 5:51 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:49 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 8 min |
When the sun is highest in Nasiriyah
Nasiriyah lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:55 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Nasiriyah
Every city below shares Nasiriyah’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Shatrah | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qal‘at Sukkar | 91 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Samawah | 97 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al Madīnah | 97 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al-Qurnah | 112 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Amarah | 121 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Az Zubayr | 157 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Basra | 158 km (98 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Iraq
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Tools for time in Nasiriyah
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Nasiriyah in?
Nasiriyah uses the Asia/Baghdad time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Nasiriyah use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Nasiriyah last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2007 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Nasiriyah and New York?
Nasiriyah 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 Nasiriyah does not.
Is Nasiriyah on the same time as Baghdad?
Yes. Nasiriyah and Baghdad both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Nasiriyah?
About 14 hours 10 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 8 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.