Time Now 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 ❌
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. 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.
Time & Daylight in Najaf
Daylight Hours in Najaf
Najaf gets 12h 36m of daylight today. Sunrise in Najaf is at 05:42 and sunset in Najaf is at 18:17.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 03m near the December solstice to 14h 14m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Najaf and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Najaf right now.
Other Cities in Iraq with Local Time
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 8 Sep ● | 04:16 | 05:41 | 12:00 | 15:34 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Wed, 9 Sep | 04:16 | 05:42 | 12:00 | 15:33 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Thu, 10 Sep | 04:17 | 05:43 | 11:59 | 15:32 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Fri, 11 Sep | 04:18 | 05:43 | 11:59 | 15:31 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Sat, 12 Sep | 04:19 | 05:44 | 11:59 | 15:31 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Sun, 13 Sep | 04:19 | 05:44 | 11:58 | 15:30 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
| Mon, 14 Sep | 04:20 | 05:45 | 11:58 | 15:29 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
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14-day Forecast for Najaf
Moon Phases & Times for Najaf
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
8.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:37
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 16:39
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 16:21 on Tuesday, September 08, 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 September 08, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Najaf tonight?
Tonight the moon over Najaf is in its Waning Crescent phase, lit 8.5%.
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.