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Current Time in Baghdad, Iraq

Q: 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).

Q: 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.

Q: What continent is Baghdad in?

Baghdad is located in Middle East. It is the 7.7 million population city in Iraq.

Iraq · AST · UTC+3:00

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Asia/Baghdad

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	7.7 million

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About Baghdad Time Zone (AST)

Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, uses Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3) year-round. One of the world's oldest cities, Baghdad was the center of the Islamic Golden Age.

Key fact: Baghdad is 3 hours ahead of UTC, in the same timezone as Istanbul and Moscow.

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 and Moscow.

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 7.7 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.

What time is sunrise in Baghdad today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Baghdad are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Baghdad's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Baghdad? +

Sunset times in Baghdad are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Baghdad? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Baghdad International (BGW) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Baghdad to London, Baghdad to New York, Baghdad to Dubai, Baghdad to Tokyo.