When is the next time change in Iraq?

The next clock change in Iraq will be on Sunday, 29 March 1987. At 00:59 local time, clocks will turn forward by 1 hour.

How will the next time change affect daylight in Iraq?

After the clocks change on 29 Mar 1987, there will be more light in the evening. This adjustment is meant to maximize usable sunlight during the season.

Daylight Savings Time Changes in Iraq 🇮🇶 (1987)

Q: Does Iraq use Daylight Saving Time in 1987?

Iraq observes Daylight Saving Time in 1987. Clocks are adjusted to make better use of daylight during the warmer months.

Q: Does all of Iraq follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, Iraq follows a uniform synchronized schedule across the entire country.

Country:	Iraq
Capital:	Baghdad
Abbreviations:	IQ, IRQ
IANA Time Zones:	1
Dial Code:	+964

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before

After

29 MAR

29 Mar 1987 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 March 1987, 00:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 March 1987, 02:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 29 Mar 1987 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before

After

27 SEP

27 Sep 1987 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 September 1987, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 September 1987, 01:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 27 Sep 1987 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

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Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Iraq (1987)

Governorate	DST Start (Spring)	DST End (Fall)
Al Anbar	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Al Muthanna Governorate	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
An Najaf	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Baghdad	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Basra	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Dhi Qar	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Diyālá	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Duhok	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Erbil	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Halabja Governorate	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Kirkuk	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Maysan	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Muḩāfaz̧at al Qādisīyah	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Muḩāfaz̧at Bābil	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Muḩāfaz̧at Karbalā’	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Muhafazat Wasit	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Nineveh	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Salah ad Din	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Sulaymaniyah	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987

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

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Does Iraq use Daylight Saving Time in 1987?

Yes, Iraq observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1987 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, 29 March 1987. At 00:59 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 29 Mar 1987, 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.