Current time in Iraq

01:22:10
Friday, October 30, 2026
UTC+3 6 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Baghdad
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Time zone of Iraq

The time in Iraq (Baghdad) follows the Asia/Baghdad time zone, currently UTC+3. 6 hours ahead of Brasília.

Iraq
01:22:10
Brasília
19:22:10

How to call or schedule a meeting with Iraq

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 15:00 in Iraq; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 00:00 (next day) there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 12:00 Brasília time.

Iraq: sunrise today at 06:19 · sunset at 17:12 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Baghdad
Continent
Asia
Area
437,072 km² (168,754 sq mi)
Population
about 30 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Iraqi dinar (IQD)
Languages
Arabic, Kurdish, Armenian
Calling code
+964
Internet domain
.iq

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Iraq right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Iraq?

6 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Iraq changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Iraq in?

Iraq follows Asia/Baghdad, currently UTC+3. The reference location is Baghdad.

Does Iraq have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Iraq does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Iraq from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 12:00 Brasília time (15:00 to 18:00 in Iraq).

What is the capital of Iraq?

The capital of Iraq is Baghdad. The country covers about 437,072 km². Continent: Asia.

What currency and calling code does Iraq use?

The currency is the Iraqi dinar (IQD). To call from abroad, dial +964 before the number. Websites use the .iq domain.