Time now in Iraq

UTC+03:00 • Asia/Baghdad (+03)

Your device clock is 691ms ahead of the detected local time (Asia/Baghdad, UTC+03:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.023 seconds.

20:55:59
Saturday, May 16, 2026, week 20

Time in Iraq now

Iraq has one official time zone: +03 (UTC+03:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Iraq is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Iraq?

Official time in Iraq is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Iraq

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Asia/Baghdad UTC+03:00 Baghdad, Sadr City, Baghdad, Al Mawşil al Jadīdah, Nineveh

List of time zones used in Iraq (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Asia/Baghdad UTC+03:00 No

Time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Iraq

The time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Iraq depends on the region.

  • Baghdad: 7 hour(s) behind the time in Ashburn, Virginia, United States

Does Iraq use daylight saving time?

No. Iraq does not currently use daylight saving time.

Daylight saving was used in the past; the last switch back to standard time was on 2007-10-01.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Iraq?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+3:00 and UTC+3:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Iraq have?
Iraq has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Iraq use daylight saving time?
No. Iraq does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Iraq time

To convert Iraq time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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