Time Now in Kirkuk, Iraq 🇮🇶
Lat/Long: 35.47° N, 44.39° E
Elevation: 346 m above sea level
Population rank: #8 of 144 cities in Iraq by population
Governorate: Kirkuk
IANA Timezone: Asia/Baghdad
Timezone: +03
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Kirkuk keeps its clocks on UTC+03:00, in the Asia/Baghdad time zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Perched at about 346 m, Kirkuk sits well above the coast. Kirkuk is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 1545 km off. A major centre in Iraq, Kirkuk keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Kirkuk gets 12h 26m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:44 and sunset at 18:11.
Time & Daylight in Kirkuk
Daylight Hours in Kirkuk
Kirkuk gets 12h 27m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kirkuk is at 05:44 and sunset in Kirkuk is at 18:11.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 45m near the December solstice to 14h 33m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 14 Sep ● | 04:15 | 05:44 | 11:58 | 15:30 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
| Tue, 15 Sep | 04:16 | 05:44 | 11:57 | 15:29 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 04:17 | 05:45 | 11:57 | 15:28 | 18:09 | 19:39 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 04:17 | 05:46 | 11:57 | 15:27 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 04:18 | 05:47 | 11:56 | 15:26 | 18:06 | 19:36 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 04:19 | 05:47 | 11:56 | 15:25 | 18:05 | 19:35 |
| Sun, 20 Sep | 04:20 | 05:48 | 11:56 | 15:24 | 18:03 | 19:33 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kirkuk
Sunrise
in Kirkuk
↑
5:44 AM
Sunset
in Kirkuk
↓
6:11 PM
Day Length
12h 26m
Dawn
in Kirkuk
5:18 AM
Dusk
in Kirkuk
6:37 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kirkuk
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
13.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:03
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:38
Distances & Clock Changes in Kirkuk
How Far Is Kirkuk From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 1,545 km | SE (135deg) |
| Moscow | 2,314 km | N (349deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,334 km | ESE (116deg) |
| Paris | 3,713 km | NW (307deg) |
| London | 3,931 km | NW (311deg) |
| Hong Kong | 6,812 km | E (82deg) |
| Singapore | 7,191 km | ESE (108deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,214 km | ENE (57deg) |
Kirkuk's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kirkuk and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.5deg S, 135.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kirkuk
What time is it in Kirkuk right now?
The current local time in Kirkuk is 17:16 on Monday, September 14, 2026. Kirkuk follows the Asia/Baghdad time zone.
What time zone is Kirkuk in?
Kirkuk 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 Kirkuk?
Is Kirkuk on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Kirkuk as of September 14, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kirkuk today?
Kirkuk sees sunrise at 05:44 and sunset at 18:11 today, giving 12h 26m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kirkuk tonight?
Tonight the moon over Kirkuk is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 13.1%.
What is solar time in Kirkuk?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kirkuk, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.