Iraq operates on Arabia Standard Time (AST), which is equivalent to UTC+03:00. This means Iraq is 3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), which is often referred to as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Understanding Time Zones
Time zones are geographical regions that share the same standard time. This helps coordinate activities such as business, travel, and communication. UTC serves as the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time.
Arabia Standard Time (AST)
- Offset: UTC+03:00
- Countries using AST: Besides Iraq, AST is also used in other countries in the Middle East, including Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Yemen.
Example:
If it's 12:00 PM (noon) UTC, it's 3:00 PM in Iraq.
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
It is important to note that Iraq does not currently observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). The time remains consistently at UTC+03:00 throughout the year.
