Current Time in Baghdad, Iraq
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
ASTUTC+3
Baghdad time zone
Time Zone
Arabia Standard Time (AST)
IANA: Asia/Baghdad
UTC Offset
UTC+3
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
33.34° N, 44.40° E
Sunrise
5:48 AM
Sunset
6:03 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Baghdad to New York | -7 hours | |
| Baghdad to London | -2 hours | |
| Baghdad to Dubai | +1 hour | |
| Baghdad to New Delhi | +2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Baghdad to Tokyo | +6 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Baghdad. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Baghdad
What time zone is Baghdad in?
Baghdad is on Arabia Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Baghdad), which is AST (UTC+3) all year.
Does Baghdad observe daylight saving time?
No. Baghdad does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on AST (UTC+3) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Baghdad and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 7 hours behind Baghdad. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Baghdad?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 5:48 AM and sets at 6:03 PM local time, giving 12 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Iraq on the same time as Baghdad?
Yes. Iraq uses a single time zone, so Baghdad has the same local time as the rest of the country.