Current local time in Baghdad, Iraq
UTC+03:00 · UTC+03:00 · Arabian Standard Time
About Baghdad
Baghdad, Iraq uses the Arabian Standard Time time zone (Asia/Baghdad), currently UTC+03:00. It is the capital of Iraq. Population: about 7,216,000.
| Country: | Iraq |
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| Coordinates: | 33°20′N / 44°24′E |
| Population: | 7,216,000 |
| Currency: | Iraqi dinar (IQD) |
| Languages: | Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani |
| Country calling code: | +964 |
Time zone in Baghdad
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Baghdad |
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| Time zone name: | Arabian Standard Time (UTC+03:00) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+03:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Baghdad does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Baghdad today
| Sunrise: | 06:11 |
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| Sunset: | 17:22 |
| Solar noon: | 11:47 |
| Day length: | 11h 10m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:46 – 17:47 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC+03:00) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Baghdad
- London+2 hBaghdad is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hBaghdad is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hBaghdad is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Baghdad time
What time zone is Baghdad in?
Baghdad uses the IANA time zone Asia/Baghdad (Arabian Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Baghdad observe daylight saving time?
Baghdad does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Baghdad and London?
Right now Baghdad is 2 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Baghdad and New York?
Right now Baghdad is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.