Current Time in Iraq
Check local time in Baghdad and all Iraq cities. Iraq uses AST (UTC+3).
Iraq Quick Facts
🕐Time Zones in Iraq
Iraq uses AST (UTC+3) year-round. Baghdad is the capital and largest city.
Daylight Saving Time observance in Iraq varies. Check current local time using our tool to ensure accuracy, especially during spring and autumn when DST transitions typically occur.
Major Cities in Iraq (2 cities)
Click on any city to see detailed local time, sunrise/sunset times, and weather information.
📞Best Time to Call Iraq
Calling Iraq from the US requires careful planning due to the significant time difference. If you're on the East Coast (EST), try calling between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM, which will be morning time in Iraq. West Coast callers (PST) can call between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. For UK callers, early morning calls work best.
Standard business hours in Iraq are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Standard business hours in Iraq are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.
✈️Time-Related Travel Tips for Iraq
When traveling to Iraq, expect significant jet lag if coming from Europe or the Americas. Allow 1-2 days to adjust to the time difference. Most Iraq hotels will have alarm clocks, but setting your phone to local time immediately upon arrival helps. Multiple languages are spoken including Arabic and Kurdish. Business meetings often start punctually, so account for traffic when planning.
💡Interesting Facts About Time in Iraq
- Despite its size, Iraq uses only one time zone, simplifying scheduling across the entire country.
- The capital Baghdad is the political center of Iraq with a total national population of 41M.
- Many Asian countries, including Iraq, historically based their time zones on Beijing or Tokyo time during different periods.
- Time zone boundaries don't always follow geographical lines - they're often adjusted for political, economic, or practical reasons.
- The concept of standardized time zones was developed in the 19th century with the expansion of railways, replacing local solar time.
About Time in Iraq
Iraq uses a single time zone (AST (UTC+3)). This makes it relatively straightforward to coordinate times across the country.
The capital city Baghdad serves as the political and often economic center of Iraq. Major business activities are spread across cities including Baghdad, Basra.
When planning international calls, video conferences, or business meetings with contacts in Iraq, it's important to consider the time difference. AST (UTC+3) is the most commonly referenced time zone for Iraq.
Iraq uses the Iraqi Dinar (ع.د) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +964. Multiple languages are spoken, including Arabic, Kurdish.
Cities in Iraq
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YemenFrequently Asked Questions About Time in Iraq
Iraq uses AST (UTC+3). The capital Baghdad uses AST (UTC+3).
Daylight Saving Time observance in Iraq varies. Check current local time using our tool to ensure accuracy, especially during spring and autumn when DST transitions typically occur.
Calling Iraq from the US requires careful planning due to the significant time difference. If you're on the East Coast (EST), try calling between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM, which will be morning time in Iraq. West Coast callers (PST) can call between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. For UK callers, early morning calls work best.
Standard business hours in Iraq are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.
Iraq uses the Iraqi Dinar (ع.د) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +964. Official languages include Arabic, Kurdish.