Current Time in Baghdad, Iraq

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

AST

IANA Identifier

Asia/Baghdad

UTC Offset

UTC+3

Country

Iraq (IQ)

Location Details

Coordinates

33.3128°, 44.3615°

Population

7.7M

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Baghdad International Airport (BGW) — 16 km

Nearby Cities

• Abu Dhabi — United Arab Emirates
• Addis Ababa — Ethiopia
• Amman — Jordan
• Ankara — Turkey
• Antananarivo — Madagascar
• Athens — Greece
• Baku — Azerbaijan
• Beirut — Lebanon

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Baghdad in?

Baghdad is in the AST time zone (Asia/Baghdad), which is UTC+3 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Baghdad observe Daylight Saving Time?

Baghdad uses the Asia/Baghdad IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Baghdad?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Baghdad, Iraq. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Baghdad?

Baghdad has a UTC offset of UTC+3. This means it is 3 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Baghdad?

Baghdad is served by Baghdad International Airport (BGW).