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: GMT+3
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Daylight Hours in Najaf
Najaf gets 14h 11m of daylight today — sunrise is at 04:56 and sunset is at 19:07.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 03m near the December solstice to 14h 14m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 9 Jun ● | 03:13 | 04:56 | 12:01 | 15:42 | 19:07 | 20:37 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 03:13 | 04:55 | 12:01 | 15:42 | 19:07 | 20:37 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 03:12 | 04:55 | 12:02 | 15:42 | 19:08 | 20:38 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 03:12 | 04:55 | 12:02 | 15:42 | 19:08 | 20:38 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 03:12 | 04:55 | 12:02 | 15:43 | 19:09 | 20:39 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 03:12 | 04:55 | 12:02 | 15:43 | 19:09 | 20:39 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 03:12 | 04:56 | 12:02 | 15:43 | 19:09 | 20:39 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Najaf
Sunrise
in Najaf
↑
4:56 AM
Sunset
in Najaf
↓
7:07 PM
Day Length
14h 11m
Dawn
in Najaf
4:27 AM
Dusk
in Najaf
7:36 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Najaf
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
40.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:00
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 12:54
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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 11:30 on Tuesday, June 09, 2026. Najaf follows the Asia/Baghdad time zone.
What time zone is Najaf in?
Najaf 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 Najaf?
Is Najaf on daylight saving time right now?
No — Najaf is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 09, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Najaf today?
Today in Najaf: sunrise is at 04:56 and sunset is at 19:07, giving 14h 11m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Najaf tonight?
The moon phase over Najaf tonight is Waning Crescent with 40.2% illumination.
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.