Current Time in Erbil, Iraq 🇮🇶
Lat/Long: 36.18° N, 44.01° E
Elevation: 412 m above sea level
Population rank: #5 of 144 cities in Iraq by population
Governorate: Erbil
IANA Timezone: Asia/Baghdad
Timezone: GMT+3
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Daylight Hours in Erbil
Erbil gets 14h 35m of daylight today — sunrise is at 04:46 and sunset is at 19:21.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 41m near the December solstice to 14h 37m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 02:52 | 04:46 | 12:03 | 15:53 | 19:21 | 20:51 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 02:52 | 04:46 | 12:03 | 15:54 | 19:21 | 20:51 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 02:52 | 04:46 | 12:04 | 15:54 | 19:22 | 20:52 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 02:52 | 04:46 | 12:04 | 15:54 | 19:22 | 20:52 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 02:52 | 04:46 | 12:04 | 15:54 | 19:22 | 20:52 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 02:52 | 04:46 | 12:04 | 15:55 | 19:23 | 20:53 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 02:52 | 04:46 | 12:05 | 15:55 | 19:23 | 20:53 |
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How Far Is Erbil From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 1,625 km | SE (136deg) |
| Moscow | 2,230 km | N (349deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,400 km | ESE (116deg) |
| Paris | 3,638 km | NW (306deg) |
| London | 3,853 km | NW (310deg) |
| Hong Kong | 6,835 km | E (82deg) |
| Singapore | 7,248 km | ESE (108deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,201 km | ENE (57deg) |
Erbil's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Erbil and you would surface in the open ocean, near 36.2deg S, 136.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Erbil
What time is it in Erbil right now?
The current local time in Erbil is 07:15 on Friday, June 12, 2026. Erbil follows the Asia/Baghdad time zone.
What time zone is Erbil in?
Erbil uses the Asia/Baghdad IANA time zone (UTC+03:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Erbil?
Is Erbil on daylight saving time right now?
No — Erbil is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Erbil today?
Today in Erbil: sunrise is at 04:46 and sunset is at 19:21, giving 14h 34m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Erbil tonight?
The moon phase over Erbil tonight is Waning Crescent with 12.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Erbil?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Erbil, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.