Daylight Savings Time Changes in Iraq ๐ฎ๐ถ (1984)
| Country: | Iraq |
| Capital: | Baghdad |
| Abbreviations: | IQ, IRQ |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +964 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
31 MAR
31 Mar 1984 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 31 March 1984, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 31 March 1984, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Mar 1984 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
30 SEP
30 Sep 1984 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 September 1984, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 September 1984, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Sep 1984 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Iraq (1984)
| Governorate | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Al Anbar | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Al Muthanna Governorate | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| An Najaf | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Baghdad | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Basra | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Dhi Qar | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Diyฤlรก | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Duhok | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Erbil | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Halabja Governorate | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Kirkuk | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Maysan | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Muแธฉฤfazฬงat al Qฤdisฤซyah | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Muแธฉฤfazฬงat Bฤbil | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Muแธฉฤfazฬงat Karbalฤโ | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Muhafazat Wasit | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Nineveh | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Salah ad Din | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Sulaymaniyah | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
DST Changes Summary for Iraq
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr | 2007 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 01 Oct | 2007 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Iraq
Does Iraq use Daylight Saving Time in 1984?
Yes, Iraq observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1984 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Iraq?
The next scheduled time transition in Iraq will take place on Saturday, 31 March 1984. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Iraq follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Iraq follows a single, unified schedule. Every governorate across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.
How will the next transition affect the day in Iraq?
Following the shift on 31 Mar 1984, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.