Does Baghdad observe daylight saving time?

No. Baghdad stays on UTC+03:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

What is the time difference between Baghdad and London?

London is 3 hours behind Baghdad right now. During the year the gap varies between 2 hours and 3 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

When do working hours in Baghdad overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Baghdad's working day; London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Baghdad's for 5 hours today (12:00–17:00 Baghdad time).

Current Time in Baghdad, Iraq — AST

UTC+03:00No clock changesAsia/Baghdad

Baghdad, Iraq

08:49:28 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Baghdad, Iraq is 8:49 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Baghdad is on AST (UTC+03:00) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Baghdad

Time zone and daylight saving time in Baghdad

Time zone (IANA): Asia/Baghdad
Current offset: AST (UTC+03:00)
Daylight saving: No clock changes

Baghdad does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+03:00 all year.

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

06:24 AM

Sunset

05:07 PM

Day length

10h 43m

Solar noon (sun highest): 11:45 AM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 9h 56m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 14h 22m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Baghdad	Overlap with Baghdad
New York	12:49	−8 h	17:00–01:00	None
London	17:49	−3 h	12:00–20:00	5 h (12:00–17:00)
Berlin	18:49	−2 h	11:00–19:00	6 h (11:00–17:00)
Paris	18:49	−2 h	11:00–19:00	6 h (11:00–17:00)
Dubai	21:49	+1 h	08:00–16:00	7 h (09:00–16:00)
Mumbai	23:19	+2 h 30 min	06:30–14:30	5 h 30 min (09:00–14:30)

Airports near Baghdad

Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base BGW18 km straight-line
Erbil International Airport EBL325 km straight-line
Mosul International Airport OSM349 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Baghdad observe daylight saving time?: No. Baghdad stays on UTC+03:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.
What is the time difference between Baghdad and London?: London is 3 hours behind Baghdad right now. During the year the gap varies between 2 hours and 3 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
When do working hours in Baghdad overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Baghdad's working day; London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Baghdad's for 5 hours today (12:00–17:00 Baghdad time).

Time in other cities, compared with Baghdad

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