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 04:37:09
- Ad Dīwānīyah Sun 04:37:09
- Al Başrah al Qadīmah Sun 04:37:09
- Al Kūt Sun 04:37:09
- Al Mawşil al Jadīdah Sun 04:37:09
- Al Ḩillah Sun 04:37:09
- Al ‘Amārah Sun 04:37:09
- As Samawah Sun 04:37:09
- As Sulaymānīyah Sun 04:37:09
- Baghdad Sun 04:37:09
- Baqubah Sun 04:37:09
- Basrah Sun 04:37:09
- Dihok Sun 04:37:09
- Erbil Sun 04:37:09
- Karbala Sun 04:37:09
- Kirkuk Sun 04:37:09
- Mosul Sun 04:37:09
- Najaf Sun 04:37:09
- Nasiriyah Sun 04:37:09
- Ramadi Sun 04:37:09
- Sāmarrā’ Sun 04:37:09
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Abū Ghurayb | Sun 04:37:09 |
| Ad Dīwānīyah | Sun 04:37:09 |
| Al Başrah al Qadīmah | Sun 04:37:09 |
| Al Kūt | Sun 04:37:09 |
| Al Mawşil al Jadīdah | Sun 04:37:09 |
| Al Ḩillah | Sun 04:37:09 |
| Al ‘Amārah | Sun 04:37:09 |
| As Samawah | Sun 04:37:09 |
| As Sulaymānīyah | Sun 04:37:09 |
| Baghdad | Sun 04:37:09 |
| Baqubah | Sun 04:37:09 |
| Basrah | Sun 04:37:09 |
| Dihok | Sun 04:37:09 |
| Erbil | Sun 04:37:09 |
| Karbala | Sun 04:37:09 |
| Kirkuk | Sun 04:37:09 |
| Mosul | Sun 04:37:09 |
| Najaf | Sun 04:37:09 |
| Nasiriyah | Sun 04:37:09 |
| Ramadi | Sun 04:37:09 |
| Sāmarrā’ | Sun 04:37:09 |
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 clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Iraq at a glance
| Current main time | 04:37 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 04:37 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 data
This page connects Iraq to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Baghdad, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Iraq 🇮🇶 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | IQ / IRQ |
| Capital city clock | Baghdad |
| Cities shown | 21 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 1 listed zone |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+03:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue 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.