Time in Baghdad Now
Arabian Standard Time (AST) · UTC+3
About Baghdad
Baghdad is the capital of Iraq, built on the River Tigris, and the country's political and economic centre. Once the seat of the Abbasid Caliphate and a renowned centre of learning, it remains Iraq's main hub for government, commerce and transport, and people check its time for business, journalism, aid work and keeping in touch with family.
Baghdad keeps Arabia Standard Time, UTC+3, throughout the year, as Iraq does not use daylight saving. The whole country, including Erbil and Basra, shares the same zone, as do Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. The official weekend is Friday and Saturday, so government offices typically work Sunday to Thursday. In winter, Baghdad is three hours ahead of London; in the UK summer, the gap is two hours.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Baghdad in?
Baghdad is in the Arabian Standard Time time zone (AST), which is UTC+3.
Does Baghdad observe daylight saving time?
No. Baghdad does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Baghdad and UTC?
Baghdad is currently UTC+3.
What is the dialling code for Baghdad?
The international dialling code for Baghdad is +964.
When is the best time to call Baghdad from London?
Working hours (9:00–17:00) overlap from 09:00 to 14:00 in London, which is 12:00 to 17:00 in Baghdad.