Current Time in Najaf, Iraq 🇮🇶
Lat/Long: 32.03° N, 44.35° E
Elevation: 41 m above sea level
Population rank: #12 of 144 cities in Iraq by population
Governorate: An Najaf
IANA Timezone: Asia/Baghdad
Timezone: +03
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
The time now in Najaf, Iraq is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Najaf currently observes +03, UTC+3. Clocks in Najaf are set to UTC+03:00 under the Asia/Baghdad zone. Najaf does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Najaf sits at a modest 41 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 1307 km away. Najaf is a significant city in Iraq, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Najaf gets 11h 09m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:12 and sunset at 17:21.
Najaf Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Najaf
Najaf gets 11h 09m of daylight today. Sunrise in Najaf is at 06:12 and sunset in Najaf is at 17:21.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 03m near the December solstice to 14h 14m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Najaf and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Najaf's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Najaf.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 23 Oct ● | 04:47 | 06:11 | 11:47 | 14:57 | 17:22 | 18:52 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 04:48 | 06:12 | 11:46 | 14:56 | 17:21 | 18:51 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 04:48 | 06:13 | 11:46 | 14:55 | 17:20 | 18:50 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 04:49 | 06:13 | 11:46 | 14:54 | 17:19 | 18:49 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 04:50 | 06:14 | 11:46 | 14:54 | 17:18 | 18:48 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 04:50 | 06:15 | 11:46 | 14:53 | 17:17 | 18:47 |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 04:51 | 06:16 | 11:46 | 14:52 | 17:16 | 18:46 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Najaf
Sunrise
in Najaf
↑
6:12 AM
Sunset
in Najaf
↓
5:21 PM
Day Length
11h 09m
Dawn
in Najaf
5:46 AM
Dusk
in Najaf
5:46 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Najaf
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
92.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 16:05
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 04:06
Distances & Clock Changes in Najaf
How Far Is Najaf From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 1,307 km | ESE (123deg) |
| Moscow | 2,690 km | N (351deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,190 km | ESE (110deg) |
| Paris | 3,949 km | NW (311deg) |
| London | 4,188 km | NW (314deg) |
| Hong Kong | 6,876 km | E (80deg) |
| Singapore | 7,083 km | ESE (106deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,426 km | ENE (57deg) |
Najaf's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Najaf and you would surface in the open ocean, near 32.0deg S, 135.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Najaf
What time is it in Najaf right now?
The current local time in Najaf is 20:10 on Friday, October 23, 2026. Najaf follows the Asia/Baghdad time zone.
What time zone is Najaf in?
Clocks in Najaf follow the Asia/Baghdad IANA time zone (UTC+03:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Najaf?
Is Najaf on daylight saving time right now?
No — Najaf is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 23, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Najaf today?
Today in Najaf: sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset is at 17:21, giving 11h 09m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Najaf tonight?
Tonight the moon over Najaf is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, lit 92.5%.
What is solar time in Najaf?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Najaf, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.