Current Time in Baghdad
About Baghdad
Baghdad is located in Iraq, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is one of the most populous cities in the world with a population of around 7,216,000. It runs on Asia/Baghdad time, currently UTC+3:00 relative to UTC. Baghdad does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryIraq
- Population7,216,000
- Latitude33.3406°
- Longitude44.4009°
- Time zoneAsia/Baghdad
- Current UTC offsetUTC+3:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Baghdad Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Baghdad's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Baghdad
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Top Places to Visit in Baghdad
National Museum of Iraq
The National Museum of Iraq, in the Alawi district, holds one of the most important collections of Mesopotamian antiquities anywhere, spanning more than 6,000 years of history from ancient Sumer, Akkad, Babylon and Assyria through the Islamic era. The museum was extensively looted in the chaos following the 2003 invasion, with thousands of artifacts stolen and many still unrecovered, a loss that remains a significant point of cultural grief in Iraq; it reopened to the public in 2015 after years of restoration and recovery efforts. Its Assyrian Gallery, with monumental stone reliefs and winged bull statues (lamassu) from ancient Nineveh and Nimrud, is widely considered the most impressive section for visitors. Access is more restricted than at most major world museums, and visits generally need to be arranged in advance, typically with the help of a local guide or fixer who can coordinate entry with museum staff.
No fixed-route public transit serves the museum from Baghdad International Airport; a private car or arranged transfer, generally through a hotel or local guide/security escort, is the standard and advisable way to travel in Baghdad.
Baghdad has no metro or urban commuter rail system; a private car or arranged transfer is the standard way to reach the museum from anywhere in the city.
No fixed-route public bus network reliably serves visitors in Baghdad; a private car or arranged transfer is the standard way to reach the museum.
Al-Mutanabbi Street
Al-Mutanabbi Street, named for the celebrated 10th-century Arab poet Abu al-Tayyib al-Mutanabbi, has served as Baghdad's center for bookselling and intellectual life since the Abbasid era, its narrow lane lined with bookshops, outdoor book stalls and historic cafes. The street was devastated by a car bombing in 2007 that killed dozens of people, but was rebuilt and reopened, and its continued vitality has made it a symbol of Baghdad's cultural resilience. Shabandar Café, established in 1917 near the street's end by the Tigris, remains a well-known gathering spot for writers, academics and students, its walls lined with old photographs documenting the street's and the café owner's own family history. The street is busiest and most lively on Friday mornings, when it hosts a long-running weekly book market drawing browsers, sellers and casual visitors alike.
No fixed-route public transit serves Al-Mutanabbi Street from Baghdad International Airport; a private car or arranged transfer is the standard and advisable way to travel in Baghdad.
Baghdad has no metro or urban commuter rail system; a private car or arranged transfer is the standard way to reach the street from anywhere in the city.
No fixed-route public bus network reliably serves visitors in Baghdad; a private car or arranged transfer is the standard way to reach the street.
Al-Mustansiriya School
Al-Mustansiriya School, founded in 1227 by the Abbasid Caliph al-Mustansir, is one of the oldest surviving universities in the world, predating many of Europe's oldest institutions, and was historically renowned for teaching medicine, mathematics, Islamic law and literature to students from across the Islamic world. Its restored brick facade, geometric muqarnas ornamentation and central courtyard reflect the architectural sophistication of Baghdad's medieval golden age, a period during which the city was among the largest and most intellectually significant in the world. The building briefly served other administrative purposes over the centuries following the university's decline, before restoration efforts returned it closer to its original form as a heritage site. It sits near the Tigris River in central Baghdad, not far from Al-Mutanabbi Street, making the two easy to visit together with the same arranged transport.
No fixed-route public transit serves the site from Baghdad International Airport; a private car or arranged transfer is the standard and advisable way to travel in Baghdad.
Baghdad has no metro or urban commuter rail system; a private car or arranged transfer is the standard way to reach the site from anywhere in the city.
No fixed-route public bus network reliably serves visitors in Baghdad; a private car or arranged transfer is the standard way to reach the site.
Al-Kadhimiya Shrine
Al-Kadhimiya Shrine, in the Kadhimiya district of northern Baghdad, is one of the holiest sites in Shia Islam, housing the tombs of the seventh and ninth Shia Imams, Musa al-Kadhim and Muhammad al-Jawad. Its golden domes and minarets, along with elaborate mirror-work and tilework covering much of the interior, make it one of the most visually striking religious buildings in Iraq, drawing pilgrims from across the Shia Muslim world, particularly during significant religious anniversaries tied to the imams' deaths. The surrounding neighborhood, dense with shops selling religious items, prayer materials and souvenirs, has grown up specifically to serve the steady flow of pilgrims to the shrine. Non-Muslim visitors may face restrictions on entering the innermost shrine areas depending on current local practice, so checking with a local guide before visiting is advisable.
No fixed-route public transit serves the shrine from Baghdad International Airport; a private car or arranged transfer is the standard and advisable way to travel in Baghdad.
Baghdad has no metro or urban commuter rail system; a private car or arranged transfer is the standard way to reach the shrine from anywhere in the city.
No fixed-route public bus network reliably serves visitors in Baghdad; a private car or arranged transfer is the standard way to reach the shrine.
Al-Zawraa Park
Al-Zawraa Park is Baghdad's largest and most popular public park, home to a zoo, gardens, walking paths and recreational facilities that make it one of the city's main green spaces for families and everyday leisure. Established decades ago and periodically renovated, the park offers a rare stretch of open, landscaped space within a dense, largely built-up capital, and its zoo, while modest by international standards, remains a popular draw for children. Various monuments and statues within the grounds reflect different periods of modern Iraqi history, giving the park a layer of civic and historical significance beyond its recreational function. It's generally considered one of the more relaxed, low-key sites in Baghdad, popular for weekend family outings and evening walks once the day's heat has eased.
No fixed-route public transit serves the park from Baghdad International Airport; a private car or arranged transfer is the standard and advisable way to travel in Baghdad.
Baghdad has no metro or urban commuter rail system; a private car or arranged transfer is the standard way to reach the park from anywhere in the city.
No fixed-route public bus network reliably serves visitors in Baghdad; a private car or arranged transfer is the standard way to reach the park.
Iraq National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Army Day | Tue, Jan 6 |
| National Day of Tolerance and Coexistence | Fri, Mar 6 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Fri, Mar 20 |
| Nowruz | Sat, Mar 21 |
| Labour Day | Fri, May 1 |
| Eid al-Adha | Wed, May 27 |
| Eid al-Ghadir | Thu, Jun 4 |
| Islamic New Year | Tue, Jun 16 |
| Ashura | Thu, Jun 25 |
| Prophet's Birthday | Tue, Aug 25 |
| Independence (National) Day | Sat, Oct 3 |
| Victory Day | Thu, Dec 10 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Army Day | Wed, Jan 6 |
| National Day of Tolerance and Coexistence | Sat, Mar 6 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Tue, Mar 9 |
| Nowruz | Sun, Mar 21 |
| Labour Day | Sat, May 1 |
| Eid al-Adha | Sun, May 16 |
| Eid al-Ghadir | Mon, May 24 |
| Islamic New Year | Sun, Jun 6 |
| Ashura | Tue, Jun 15 |
| Prophet's Birthday | Sat, Aug 14 |
| Independence (National) Day | Sun, Oct 3 |
| Victory Day | Fri, Dec 10 |
| Christmas Day | Sat, Dec 25 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sat, Jan 1 |
| Army Day | Thu, Jan 6 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Sat, Feb 26 |
| National Day of Tolerance and Coexistence | Mon, Mar 6 |
| Nowruz | Tue, Mar 21 |
| Labour Day | Mon, May 1 |
| Eid al-Adha | Fri, May 5 |
| Eid al-Ghadir | Sat, May 13 |
| Islamic New Year | Thu, May 25 |
| Ashura | Sat, Jun 3 |
| Prophet's Birthday | Thu, Aug 3 |
| Independence (National) Day | Tue, Oct 3 |
| Victory Day | Sun, Dec 10 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Army Day | Sat, Jan 6 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Wed, Feb 14 |
| National Day of Tolerance and Coexistence | Tue, Mar 6 |
| Nowruz | Wed, Mar 21 |
| Eid al-Adha | Tue, Apr 24 |
| Labour Day | Tue, May 1 |
| Eid al-Ghadir | Wed, May 2 |
| Islamic New Year | Mon, May 14 |
| Ashura | Wed, May 23 |
| Prophet's Birthday | Tue, Jul 24 |
| Independence (National) Day | Wed, Oct 3 |
| Victory Day | Mon, Dec 10 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Army Day | Sun, Jan 6 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Mon, Feb 4 |
| National Day of Tolerance and Coexistence | Wed, Mar 6 |
| Nowruz | Thu, Mar 21 |
| Eid al-Adha | Sat, Apr 13 |
| Eid al-Ghadir | Sun, Apr 21 |
| Labour Day | Wed, May 1 |
| Islamic New Year | Fri, May 3 |
| Ashura | Sun, May 12 |
| Prophet's Birthday | Sat, Jul 13 |
| Independence (National) Day | Thu, Oct 3 |
| Victory Day | Tue, Dec 10 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
Daylight Saving Time
Baghdad does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+3:00 year-round.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Baghdad
What time zone is Baghdad in?
Baghdad, Iraq uses the Asia/Baghdad time zone. It is currently on UTC+3:00. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Baghdad observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Baghdad does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC+3:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Baghdad today?
The sun rises at 6:03 AM and sets at 5:34 PM in Baghdad today, giving 11h 30m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Baghdad and New York City?
New York City is 7 hours behind Baghdad right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Baghdad?
Baghdad is currently UTC+3:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.