Current Time in Iraq
Iraq uses Asia/Baghdad (UTC+03:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. See the live time across Iraq below.
Time across Iraq
1 cities trackedIraq is in a single time zone — Asia/Baghdad (UTC+03:00). The country does not observe daylight saving time, so local time stays the same all year round.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| BaghdadCapital | --:-- | Asia/Baghdad · +03:00BGW |
Public Holidays in Iraq
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | — | public |
| Jan 6 | Army Day | — | public |
| Mar 21 | Nowruz | — | public |
| Apr 10 | Eid al-Fitr | — | public |
| May 1 | Labour Day | — | public |
| Jun 17 | Eid al-Adha | — | public |
| Jul 14 | Republic Day | — | public |
| Jul 17 | Ashura | — | public |
| Sep 15 | Prophet's Birthday | — | public |
| Oct 3 | Independence Day | — | public |
Baghdad vs the World
Current time difference between Baghdad, Iraq and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Baghdad |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:57 AM | UTC−4 | 7h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:57 PM | UTC+1 | 2h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:57 PM | UTC+4 | 1h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 7:27 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:57 PM | UTC+8 | 5h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:57 PM | UTC+9 | 6h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:57 PM | UTC+10 | 7h behind |
Business Hours in Baghdad (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Baghdad, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Baghdad | 5:00 PM in Baghdad |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| London | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Dubai | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 11:30 AM | 7:30 PM |
| Singapore | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Sydney | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Iraq in?
Iraq uses Asia/Baghdad (UTC+03:00) and does not observe daylight saving time — the UTC offset stays constant all year.
What time is it in Iraq right now?
The current time in Baghdad is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Iraq observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Iraq does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the time never changes throughout the year.
How many time zones does Iraq have?
Iraq has 1 time zone (Asia/Baghdad).
What is Iraq's UTC / GMT offset?
Iraq is in Asia/Baghdad (UTC+03:00) all year round — the offset never changes.
Is the time the same throughout Iraq?
Yes — the whole of Iraq shares one time zone (Asia/Baghdad, UTC+03:00).
What is the time difference between Iraq and India?
Iraq (UTC+03:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.