Current Time in Iraq 🇮🇶
Check the current local time anywhere in Iraq. Below you'll find live clocks for Iraq's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Capital City: Baghdad
- Baghdad (Pop. 7,200,000)
- Al Mawşil al Jadīdah (Pop. 2,065,597)
- Al Başrah al Qadīmah (Pop. 2,015,483)
- Mosul (Pop. 1,683,000)
- Erbil (Pop. 1,612,700)
ISO Alpha-2: IQ
ISO Alpha-3: IRQ
UTC Offset: UTC+03:00
Current Time in Major Cities in Iraq
- Abū Ghurayb Sun 12:38:59
- Ad Dīwānīyah Sun 12:38:59
- Al Başrah al Qadīmah Sun 12:38:59
- Al Kūt Sun 12:38:59
- Al Mawşil al Jadīdah Sun 12:38:59
- Al Ḩillah Sun 12:38:59
- Al ‘Amārah Sun 12:38:59
- As Samawah Sun 12:38:59
- As Sulaymānīyah Sun 12:38:59
- Baghdad Sun 12:38:59
- Baqubah Sun 12:38:59
- Basrah Sun 12:38:59
- Dihok Sun 12:38:59
- Erbil Sun 12:38:59
- Karbala Sun 12:38:59
- Kirkuk Sun 12:38:59
- Mosul Sun 12:38:59
- Najaf Sun 12:38:59
- Nasiriyah Sun 12:38:59
- Ramadi Sun 12:38:59
- Sāmarrā’ Sun 12:38:59
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Abū Ghurayb | Sun 12:38:59 |
| Ad Dīwānīyah | Sun 12:38:59 |
| Al Başrah al Qadīmah | Sun 12:38:59 |
| Al Kūt | Sun 12:38:59 |
| Al Mawşil al Jadīdah | Sun 12:38:59 |
| Al Ḩillah | Sun 12:38:59 |
| Al ‘Amārah | Sun 12:38:59 |
| As Samawah | Sun 12:38:59 |
| As Sulaymānīyah | Sun 12:38:59 |
| Baghdad | Sun 12:38:59 |
| Baqubah | Sun 12:38:59 |
| Basrah | Sun 12:38:59 |
| Dihok | Sun 12:38:59 |
| Erbil | Sun 12:38:59 |
| Karbala | Sun 12:38:59 |
| Kirkuk | Sun 12:38:59 |
| Mosul | Sun 12:38:59 |
| Najaf | Sun 12:38:59 |
| Nasiriyah | Sun 12:38:59 |
| Ramadi | Sun 12:38:59 |
| Sāmarrā’ | Sun 12:38:59 |
IANA time zones in Iraq
Iraq maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- Asia/Baghdad GMT+3 · UTC+03:00
Does Iraq have multiple time zones?
Iraq is listed with one main IANA time zone on Alarm.now. That makes the national clock easier to read, but you should still check a specific city clock when scheduling travel, calls, or deadlines.
Why this matters
A country name is a broad signal. City and IANA pages give Google and users the exact time entity: place, time-zone rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context.
Time in Iraq at a glance
| Current main time | 12:38 on Sunday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | No - Same time all year |
| Zone names | +03 |
| Capital | Baghdad |
| Cities tracked | 21 |
How many time zones does Iraq have?
Iraq keeps one time zone across the whole country, so the clock reads the same everywhere - Currently UTC+03:00.
Does Iraq change its clocks for daylight saving?
No. Iraq stays on the same UTC offset all year. There are no daylight saving changes, so you never have to move the clocks. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Iraq
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 15:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 06:00 UTC. If Iraq has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Iraq
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Baghdad or another major city in Iraq. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Iraq
The capital of Iraq is Baghdad. The biggest cities in Iraq include Baghdad, Al Mawşil al Jadīdah, Al Başrah al Qadīmah, Mosul and Erbil. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Iraq has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Iraq - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Iraq have?
Iraq uses one time zone nationwide.
Does Iraq use daylight saving time?
No - Iraq keeps the same UTC offset all year.
What time is it in Iraq right now?
It is about 12:38 on Sunday in the main time zone of Iraq. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Iraq?
The capital of Iraq is Baghdad. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Iraq time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone signals
This page connects Iraq to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city signal is Baghdad, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country entity signals on this page
Alarm.now uses stable country identifiers plus live clock data so this page is not just a list of similar time links. The signals below describe the country entity, its crawlable city cluster, and its time-zone coverage.
| Country | Iraq 🇮🇶 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | IQ / IRQ |
| Capital city clock | Baghdad |
| City pages in cluster | 21 crawlable city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 1 listed zone |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+03:00 |
Best next pages for crawl flow
From this country overview, Google and users can move naturally to Baghdad time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.