Current Time in Najaf
About Najaf
Najaf is located in Iraq, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 482,576. It runs on Asia/Baghdad time, currently UTC+3:00 relative to UTC. Najaf does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryIraq
- Population482,576
- Latitude32.0259°
- Longitude44.3463°
- Time zoneAsia/Baghdad
- Current UTC offsetUTC+3:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Najaf Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Najaf's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Najaf
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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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
Najaf 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 Najaf
What time zone is Najaf in?
Najaf, 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 Najaf observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Najaf 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 Najaf today?
The sun rises at 6:03 AM and sets at 5:35 PM in Najaf today, giving 11h 32m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Najaf and New York City?
New York City is 7 hours behind Najaf right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Najaf?
Najaf is currently UTC+3:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.