Sulaymaniyah keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Sulaymaniyah and your time
Sulaymaniyah at a glance
| Country | Iraq |
|---|---|
| Region | Sulaymaniyah |
| Time zone | Asia/Baghdad |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2007 |
| Coordinates | 35.56° N, 45.43° E |
Which time zone Sulaymaniyah uses
Local time in Sulaymaniyah 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.
All of Iraq keeps the same time, so Sulaymaniyah reads the same clock as Baghdad.
Clock changes in Sulaymaniyah, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Sulaymaniyah for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Sulaymaniyah and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Sulaymaniyah: 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 |
Sulaymaniyah 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 and sunset in Sulaymaniyah
Today
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Day length in Sulaymaniyah runs from 9 hours 45 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 34 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:18 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Sulaymaniyah
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:02 AM | 6:10 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:43 AM | 7:17 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:47 AM | 5:54 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:04 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 45 min |
When the sun is highest in Sulaymaniyah
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Sulaymaniyah: solar noon falls at about 12:00 PM on standard time.
Places close to Sulaymaniyah
Distance is not the same as time: Baneh (Iran) lies just 63 km (39 mi) away, yet its clock is 30 minutes ahead of Sulaymaniyah.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baneh (Iran) | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | 30 min ahead |
| Marivan (Iran) | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | 30 min ahead |
| Qaladiza | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ranya | 91 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kirkuk | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tuz Khurmatu | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kalar | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Saqqez (Iran) | 107 km (67 mi) | --:-- | 30 min ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sulaymaniyah in?
Sulaymaniyah uses the Asia/Baghdad time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Sulaymaniyah use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Sulaymaniyah last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2007 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Sulaymaniyah and New York?
Sulaymaniyah 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 Sulaymaniyah does not.
Is Sulaymaniyah on the same time as Baghdad?
Yes. Sulaymaniyah and Baghdad both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Sulaymaniyah?
About 14 hours 34 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 45 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.