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 Tue 19:22:03
- Ad Dīwānīyah Tue 19:22:03
- Al Başrah al Qadīmah Tue 19:22:03
- Al Kūt Tue 19:22:03
- Al Mawşil al Jadīdah Tue 19:22:03
- Al Ḩillah Tue 19:22:03
- Al ‘Amārah Tue 19:22:03
- As Samawah Tue 19:22:03
- As Sulaymānīyah Tue 19:22:03
- Baghdad Tue 19:22:03
- Baqubah Tue 19:22:03
- Basrah Tue 19:22:03
- Dihok Tue 19:22:03
- Erbil Tue 19:22:03
- Karbala Tue 19:22:03
- Kirkuk Tue 19:22:03
- Mosul Tue 19:22:03
- Najaf Tue 19:22:03
- Nasiriyah Tue 19:22:03
- Ramadi Tue 19:22:03
- Sāmarrā’ Tue 19:22:03
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Abū Ghurayb | Tue 19:22:03 |
| Ad Dīwānīyah | Tue 19:22:03 |
| Al Başrah al Qadīmah | Tue 19:22:03 |
| Al Kūt | Tue 19:22:03 |
| Al Mawşil al Jadīdah | Tue 19:22:03 |
| Al Ḩillah | Tue 19:22:03 |
| Al ‘Amārah | Tue 19:22:03 |
| As Samawah | Tue 19:22:03 |
| As Sulaymānīyah | Tue 19:22:03 |
| Baghdad | Tue 19:22:03 |
| Baqubah | Tue 19:22:03 |
| Basrah | Tue 19:22:03 |
| Dihok | Tue 19:22:03 |
| Erbil | Tue 19:22:03 |
| Karbala | Tue 19:22:03 |
| Kirkuk | Tue 19:22:03 |
| Mosul | Tue 19:22:03 |
| Najaf | Tue 19:22:03 |
| Nasiriyah | Tue 19:22:03 |
| Ramadi | Tue 19:22:03 |
| Sāmarrā’ | Tue 19:22:03 |
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 | 19:22 on Tuesday |
|---|---|
| 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 19:22 on Tuesday 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.