Current Time in Baghdad, Iraq
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00 · 7,216,000pop.
Time Zone
| Zone | GMT+3 — Arabian Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+03:00 |
| IANA | Asia/Baghdad |
| DST | Not observed |
Sun Today
| Sunrise | 04:56 |
| Sunset | 19:15 |
| Day Length | 14h 19m |
| Solar noon | 12:06 |
| Twilight | 04:27 – 19:44 |
Moon & Location
| Phase | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Illumination | 93.1% |
| Coordinates | 33.34°, 44.40° |
| Country | Iraq |
| Calling code | +964 |
Plan with Baghdad time
Practical timing guidance for calls, launches, travel, and remote work in Baghdad.
Local rhythm
It is currently afternoon in Baghdad, which is inside a normal workday. For most business calls, start with 9:00 AM-5:00 PM GMT+3.
Best global overlap
The strongest workday overlap is with Berlin: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM in Baghdad matches 9:00 AM-4:00 PM there.
DST caveat
Baghdad does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset is steadier through the year.
Time Difference from Baghdad
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York City | +7h |
| Los Angeles | +10h |
| London | +2h |
| Berlin | +1h |
| Dubai | -1h |
| Mumbai | -2h 30m |
| Shanghai | -5h |
| Tokyo | -6h |
| Sydney | -7h |
| São Paulo | +6h |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Baghdad in?
Baghdad uses Arabian Standard Time (GMT+3, UTC+03:00). IANA identifier: Asia/Baghdad. Baghdad does not observe daylight saving time.
Sunrise and sunset in Baghdad today?
Sunrise 04:56, sunset 19:15. Day length: 14h 19m (+0m vs yesterday). Solar noon: 12:06.
Moon phase in Baghdad?
🌖 Waning Gibbous (93.1% illuminated). Next full moon: Jul 29. Next new moon: Jul 14.