Daylight Savings Time Changes in Iraq ๐ฎ๐ถ (2003)
| Country: | Iraq |
| Capital: | Baghdad |
| Abbreviations: | IQ, IRQ |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +964 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
02
:
59
After
04
:
00
1 APR
01 Apr 2003 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Tuesday, 01 April 2003, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Tuesday, 01 April 2003, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 01 Apr 2003 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
59
After
03
:
00
1 OCT
01 Oct 2003 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Wednesday, 01 October 2003, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Wednesday, 01 October 2003, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 01 Oct 2003 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Iraq (2003)
| Governorate | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Al Anbar | 01 Apr 2003 | 01 Oct 2003 |
| Al Muthanna Governorate | 01 Apr 2003 | 01 Oct 2003 |
| An Najaf | 01 Apr 2003 | 01 Oct 2003 |
| Baghdad | 01 Apr 2003 | 01 Oct 2003 |
| Basra | 01 Apr 2003 | 01 Oct 2003 |
| Dhi Qar | 01 Apr 2003 | 01 Oct 2003 |
| Diyฤlรก | 01 Apr 2003 | 01 Oct 2003 |
| Duhok | 01 Apr 2003 | 01 Oct 2003 |
| Erbil | 01 Apr 2003 | 01 Oct 2003 |
| Halabja Governorate | 01 Apr 2003 | 01 Oct 2003 |
| Kirkuk | 01 Apr 2003 | 01 Oct 2003 |
| Maysan | 01 Apr 2003 | 01 Oct 2003 |
| Muแธฉฤfazฬงat al Qฤdisฤซyah | 01 Apr 2003 | 01 Oct 2003 |
| Muแธฉฤfazฬงat Bฤbil | 01 Apr 2003 | 01 Oct 2003 |
| Muแธฉฤfazฬงat Karbalฤโ | 01 Apr 2003 | 01 Oct 2003 |
| Muhafazat Wasit | 01 Apr 2003 | 01 Oct 2003 |
| Nineveh | 01 Apr 2003 | 01 Oct 2003 |
| Salah ad Din | 01 Apr 2003 | 01 Oct 2003 |
| Sulaymaniyah | 01 Apr 2003 | 01 Oct 2003 |
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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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Iraq
Does Iraq use Daylight Saving Time in 2003?
Yes, Iraq observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2003 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 Tuesday, 01 April 2003. At 02:59 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 01 Apr 2003, 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.