When is the next time change in Iraq?

The next clock change in Iraq will be on Sunday, 27 March 1988. 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 27 Mar 1988, 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 🇮🇶 (1988)

Q: Does Iraq use Daylight Saving Time in 1988?

Iraq observes Daylight Saving Time in 1988. 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

27 MAR

27 Mar 1988 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 March 1988, 00:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 March 1988, 02:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 27 Mar 1988 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before

After

25 SEP

25 Sep 1988 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 September 1988, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 September 1988, 01:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 25 Sep 1988 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 (1988)

Governorate	DST Start (Spring)	DST End (Fall)
Al Anbar	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Al Muthanna Governorate	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
An Najaf	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Baghdad	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Basra	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Dhi Qar	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Diyālá	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Duhok	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Erbil	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Halabja Governorate	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Kirkuk	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Maysan	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Muḩāfaz̧at al Qādisīyah	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Muḩāfaz̧at Bābil	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Muḩāfaz̧at Karbalā’	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Muhafazat Wasit	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Nineveh	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Salah ad Din	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Sulaymaniyah	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988

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 1988?

Yes, Iraq observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1988 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, 27 March 1988. 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 27 Mar 1988, 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.