Current Local Time in Baghdad
Baghdad, Iraq (GMT+3)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Baghdad is located in the Asia/Baghdad timezone in Iraq.
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Asia/BaghdadData: IANA Time Zone Database
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☀️Climate
Hot desert climate with extremely hot summers (40-50°C) and mild winters (5-15°C). Very little rainfall.
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📍About Baghdad Time Zone
Baghdad is located in the Asia/Baghdad time zone (UTC+3). As a major metropolitan city in Iraq, Baghdad serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Baghdad is 8 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Baghdad, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Baghdad does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+3.
Baghdad has a population of approximately 8.8M. The local currency is the Iraqi Dinar (IQD). To call Baghdad from abroad, use the country code +964 1. The primary language spoken is Arabic, Kurdish.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Baghdad time is 8 hours ahead of New York, and 3 hours ahead of London. This makes Baghdad conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Baghdad Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Baghdad (UTC+3)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Iraq (IQ)
- • Coordinates: 33.31°, 44.37°
- • Calling Code: +964 1