Current Time in Baghdad
Iraq · AST · UTC+3:00
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Asia/Baghdad
Timezone Details
| Timezone | AST |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+3:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | No (not observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Asia/Baghdad |
| Country |  Iraq |
| Population | 7.3 million |
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About Baghdad Time Zone (AST)
Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, uses Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3) year-round. Baghdad is one of the most historically significant cities in the world, once the center of the Islamic Golden Age and the Abbasid Caliphate.
Key fact: Baghdad is 3 hours ahead of UTC — in the same timezone as Istanbul, Moscow, and Riyadh.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Baghdad with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Baghdad Time
What time is it in Baghdad right now? +
The current time in Baghdad, Iraq is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Baghdad is in the AST timezone (UTC+3:00).
What timezone is Baghdad in? +
Baghdad is in the AST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Asia/Baghdad. The UTC offset is +3:00 (year-round).Does Baghdad observe Daylight Saving Time? +
No, Baghdad does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC+3:00 throughout the entire year.
What is the UTC offset for Baghdad? +
Baghdad's UTC offset is UTC+3:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Baghdad and London? +
Baghdad (AST) is UTC+3:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Baghdad is 3 hours ahead of UTC — in the same timezone as Istanbul, Moscow, and Riyadh.
How do I convert Baghdad time to UTC? +
To convert Baghdad time to UTC, subtract UTC+3:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Baghdad and the UTC offset is UTC+3:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Baghdad in? +
Baghdad is located in Middle East. It is the 7.3 million population city in Iraq.
What is the IANA timezone name for Baghdad? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Baghdad is
Asia/Baghdad. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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