Current Time in Erbil, Iraq 🇮🇶
The current local time in Erbil, Iraq is 05:45:30 (+03) on Sunday, 30 August 2026. Erbil is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 1,612,700. The sun rises at about 05:33 and sets at 18:35 today (13h 02m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 18:35
- 13h 02m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Erbil
Erbil, Iraq keeps +03 (UTC+03:00). Erbil does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 05:33 and sets at about 18:35 local time, giving Erbil 13h 02m of daylight.
Right now it is 05:45 on Sunday in Erbil (UTC+03:00). When it is 05:45 here, it is 22:45 in New York (7h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Erbil
- Use the Asia/Baghdad IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Erbil to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22:45 Sat | 7h behind |
| Los Angeles | 19:45 Sat | 10h behind |
| London | 03:45 Sun | 2h behind |
| Paris | 04:45 Sun | 1h behind |
| Dubai | 06:45 Sun | 1h ahead |
| Mumbai | 08:15 Sun | 2.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 10:45 Sun | 5h ahead |
| Tokyo | 11:45 Sun | 6h ahead |
| Sydney | 12:45 Sun | 7h ahead |
Best next checks from Erbil
Compare Erbil with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Iraq.
Business-hours overlap from Erbil
For a normal business-hours call, 16:00-17:00 in Erbil overlaps with 09:00-10:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Erbil time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 16:00-17:00 | 09:00-10:00 | 1 hour |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 11:00-17:00 | 09:00-15:00 | 6 hours |
| Paris | 10:00-17:00 | 09:00-16:00 | 7 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-16:00 | 10:00-17:00 | 7 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-14:30 | 11:30-17:00 | 5.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Erbil time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Erbil in?
Erbil uses +03 (UTC+03:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Erbil observe daylight saving time?
No - Erbil keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Erbil today?
Today the sun rises around 05:33 and sets around 18:35 in Erbil, about 13h 02m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Erbil and other cities?
When it is 05:45 in Erbil, it is 22:45 in New York (7h behind). See the table above for Erbil's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Erbil
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Asia/Baghdad IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Iraq time page.
Location and time-zone details for Erbil
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | Iraq |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Asia/Baghdad (UTC+03:00) |
| Coordinates | 36.18, 44.01 |
| Population signal | About 1,612,700 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:33, sunset 18:35, 13h 02m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Asia/Baghdad time-zone page for rules, the Iraq country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 36.18° N, 44.01° E
Population: 1,612,700
Country: 🇮🇶 Iraq
Timezone: GMT+3
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌