Current Time in Iraq
Iraq uses Arabia Standard Time all year.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
ASTUTC+3
Iraq time zone
Arabia Standard Time
Arabia Standard Time (AST)
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IANA time zone: Asia/Baghdad.
Major cities in Iraq
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq to New York | -7 hours | |
| Iraq to London | -2 hours | |
| Iraq to Dubai | +1 hour | |
| Iraq to New Delhi | +2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Iraq to Tokyo | +6 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Iraq: FAQs
What time zone is Iraq in?
Iraq uses Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3) all year.
Does Iraq observe daylight saving time?
No. Iraq does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between Iraq and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 7 hours behind Iraq. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Baghdad, the capital?
Baghdad is on Arabia Standard Time, currently AST (UTC+3). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Baghdad page.