Daylight Savings Time Changes in Iraq ๐ฎ๐ถ (1985)
| Country: | Iraq |
| Capital: | Baghdad |
| Abbreviations: | IQ, IRQ |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +964 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
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59
After
01
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00
31 MAR
31 Mar 1985 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 31 March 1985, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 31 March 1985, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Mar 1985 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
01
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59
After
01
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00
29 SEP
29 Sep 1985 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 September 1985, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 September 1985, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Sep 1985 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Iraq (1985)
| Governorate | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Al Anbar | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Al Muthanna Governorate | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| An Najaf | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Baghdad | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Basra | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Dhi Qar | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Diyฤlรก | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Duhok | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Erbil | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Halabja Governorate | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Kirkuk | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Maysan | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Muแธฉฤfazฬงat al Qฤdisฤซyah | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Muแธฉฤfazฬงat Bฤbil | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Muแธฉฤfazฬงat Karbalฤโ | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Muhafazat Wasit | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Nineveh | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Salah ad Din | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Sulaymaniyah | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
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 1985?
Yes, Iraq observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1985 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 Sunday, 31 March 1985. 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 1985, 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.