Time Now in Baghdad, Iraq 🇮🇶
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Baghdad ranks
#20 for largest capital by population · #41 for largest by population.
Lat/Long: 33.32° N, 44.37° E
Elevation: 41 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Iraq
Governorate: Baghdad
IANA Timezone: Asia/Baghdad
Timezone: +03
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Clocks in Baghdad are set to UTC+03:00 under the Asia/Baghdad zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. There are around 13 hours of daylight today, on the longer side of the year. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Baghdad sits at a modest 41 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 1389 km away. As one of Iraq's largest cities, Baghdad is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
The sun rises over Baghdad at 05:24 and sets at 18:49, giving 13h 24m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Baghdad
Daylight Hours in Baghdad
Baghdad gets 13h 25m of daylight today. Sunrise in Baghdad is at 05:24 and sunset in Baghdad is at 18:49.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 56m near the December solstice to 14h 21m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Baghdad and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Baghdad right now.
Other Cities in Iraq with Local Time
Cities Sharing Baghdad's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Baghdad.
Weather in Baghdad
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Baghdad
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 14 Aug ● | 03:50 | 05:24 | 12:07 | 15:48 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
| Sat, 15 Aug | 03:51 | 05:24 | 12:07 | 15:48 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Sun, 16 Aug | 03:52 | 05:25 | 12:06 | 15:47 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Mon, 17 Aug | 03:53 | 05:26 | 12:06 | 15:47 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Tue, 18 Aug | 03:54 | 05:26 | 12:06 | 15:47 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Wed, 19 Aug | 03:55 | 05:27 | 12:06 | 15:46 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Thu, 20 Aug | 03:56 | 05:28 | 12:06 | 15:46 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
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Current conditions and 7-day forecast for Baghdad
Baghdad Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Baghdad
Baghdad Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Baghdad
Baghdad Countdown Timer Widget
Live event countdown in Baghdad local time
14-day Forecast for Baghdad
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Baghdad
Sunrise
in Baghdad
↑
5:24 AM
Sunset
in Baghdad
↓
6:49 PM
Day Length
13h 24m
Dawn
in Baghdad
4:57 AM
Dusk
in Baghdad
7:16 PM
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for Baghdad. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for Baghdad
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
4.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 08:07
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:49
View the detailed moon calendar for Baghdad with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Baghdad
How Far Is Baghdad From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 1,389 km | SE (128deg) |
| Moscow | 2,549 km | N (350deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,239 km | ESE (112deg) |
| Paris | 3,859 km | NW (309deg) |
| London | 4,090 km | NW (313deg) |
| Hong Kong | 6,850 km | E (81deg) |
| Singapore | 7,122 km | ESE (107deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,346 km | ENE (57deg) |
Baghdad's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Baghdad and you would surface in the open ocean, near 33.3deg S, 135.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Baghdad
What time is it in Baghdad right now?
The current local time in Baghdad is 15:17 on Friday, August 14, 2026. Baghdad follows the Asia/Baghdad time zone.
What time zone is Baghdad in?
Baghdad runs on the Asia/Baghdad IANA time zone (UTC+03:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Baghdad?
Is Baghdad on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Baghdad as of August 14, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Baghdad today?
Today in Baghdad: sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset is at 18:49, giving 13h 24m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Baghdad tonight?
The moon phase over Baghdad tonight is Waxing Crescent with 4.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Baghdad?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Baghdad, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.