Daylight Savings Time Changes in Iraq ๐ฎ๐ถ (2007)
| 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 2007 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 01 April 2007, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 01 April 2007, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 01 Apr 2007 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 2007 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 01 October 2007, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, 01 October 2007, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 01 Oct 2007 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Iraq (2007)
| Governorate | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Al Anbar | 01 Apr 2007 | 01 Oct 2007 |
| Al Muthanna Governorate | 01 Apr 2007 | 01 Oct 2007 |
| An Najaf | 01 Apr 2007 | 01 Oct 2007 |
| Baghdad | 01 Apr 2007 | 01 Oct 2007 |
| Basra | 01 Apr 2007 | 01 Oct 2007 |
| Dhi Qar | 01 Apr 2007 | 01 Oct 2007 |
| Diyฤlรก | 01 Apr 2007 | 01 Oct 2007 |
| Duhok | 01 Apr 2007 | 01 Oct 2007 |
| Erbil | 01 Apr 2007 | 01 Oct 2007 |
| Halabja Governorate | 01 Apr 2007 | 01 Oct 2007 |
| Kirkuk | 01 Apr 2007 | 01 Oct 2007 |
| Maysan | 01 Apr 2007 | 01 Oct 2007 |
| Muแธฉฤfazฬงat al Qฤdisฤซyah | 01 Apr 2007 | 01 Oct 2007 |
| Muแธฉฤfazฬงat Bฤbil | 01 Apr 2007 | 01 Oct 2007 |
| Muแธฉฤfazฬงat Karbalฤโ | 01 Apr 2007 | 01 Oct 2007 |
| Muhafazat Wasit | 01 Apr 2007 | 01 Oct 2007 |
| Nineveh | 01 Apr 2007 | 01 Oct 2007 |
| Salah ad Din | 01 Apr 2007 | 01 Oct 2007 |
| Sulaymaniyah | 01 Apr 2007 | 01 Oct 2007 |
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 2007?
Yes, Iraq observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2007 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, 01 April 2007. 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 2007, 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.