Updated Mar 2026

Current Time in Iraq

Q: What time is it in Iraq right now?

Iraq spans 1 timezone: AST. Use the live clocks on this page for the exact local time in each major city.

Q: How many timezones does Iraq have?

Iraq uses 1 timezone: AST. Not all regions observe daylight saving time on the same schedule.

Q: Does Iraq observe daylight saving time?

DST rules vary by region within Iraq. The live timezone badge next to each city clock on this page reflects the current offset — whether standard or daylight saving time is active right now.

Q: When is the best time to call someone in Iraq?

Aim for 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time in the specific city you are calling. Because Iraq spans 1 timezone, the right call window depends on the city, not just the country. Use the Best Time to Call calculator for an exact overlap window.

Live clocks for every Iraq city — UTC offsets, DST status, and inter-city time gaps.

Baghdad, Iraq

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AST No DST

Full Baghdad Details

Iraq's Timezone System Explained

Iraq uses Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3) year-round with no daylight saving time. Baghdad, Basra, Mosul, Erbil, and all Iraqi cities operate on a fixed UTC+3 offset. Iraq stopped observing DST in 2008.

AST is shared by Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Yemen, and the East African countries on the same offset. The UTC+3 position aligns Iraq with Moscow and the Arabian Peninsula.

Key differences from Baghdad (AST): London (GMT) is 3 hours behind in winter, 2 hours behind during BST. Dubai (GST) is 1 hour ahead. Karachi (PKT) is 2 hours ahead. New York (EST) is 8 hours behind.

Iraq Cities by Timezone

1 timezone · 2 cities · live times

AST

2 cities

Time differences may shift seasonally when cities observe different daylight saving schedules.

Reviewed by iFormat Time Tools Team Last updated Mar 7, 2026

Country timezone data, DST policies, and city assignments verified against the IANA Time Zone Database (tzdata). Updated whenever DST rules or political boundaries change.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Timezones, DST rules, and scheduling in Iraq

What time is it in Iraq right now?

Iraq spans 1 timezone — AST — so there is no single answer. The live clocks above show the exact time in Baghdad, Basra.

How many timezones does Iraq have?

Iraq uses a single timezone: AST. The whole country follows the same clock year-round.

Does Iraq observe daylight saving time?

DST rules in Iraq depend on the specific region. The live timezone badge next to each city clock on this page always reflects the current offset — whether standard or daylight saving time is active right now.

What is the time difference between Iraq and the UK?

Baghdad (AST, UTC+3) is 3 hours ahead of London (GMT) in winter, and 2 hours during BST. Iraq abolished DST in 2008 and stays on UTC+3 year-round.

Does Iraq observe daylight saving time?

No. Iraq abolished DST in 2008 and uses AST (Arabia Standard Time, UTC+3) year-round — the same offset as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain.

When is the best time to call someone in Iraq?

Aim for 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time in the specific city. Because Iraq spans 1 timezones, the overlap window from your location differs between cities. Open any city page above for its full scheduling guide.

How accurate are the live clocks on this page?

All clocks update every second using your browser's timezone engine with current DST rules applied automatically. The displayed times match the official local time in each city — no manual refresh needed.