Current local time in Kirkuk, Iraq
UTC+03:00 · UTC+03:00 · Arabian Standard Time
About Kirkuk
Kirkuk, Iraq uses the Arabian Standard Time time zone (Asia/Baghdad), currently UTC+03:00. Population: about 601,433.
| Country: | Iraq |
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| Coordinates: | 35°28′N / 44°24′E |
| Population: | 601,433 |
| Currency: | Iraqi dinar (IQD) |
| Languages: | Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani |
| Country calling code: | +964 |
Time zone in Kirkuk
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Baghdad |
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| Time zone name: | Arabian Standard Time (UTC+03:00) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+03:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Kirkuk does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kirkuk today
| Sunrise: | 06:13 |
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| Sunset: | 17:20 |
| Solar noon: | 11:47 |
| Day length: | 11h 06m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:48 – 17:45 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC+03:00) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Kirkuk
- London+2 hKirkuk is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hKirkuk is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hKirkuk is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kirkuk time
What time zone is Kirkuk in?
Kirkuk uses the IANA time zone Asia/Baghdad (Arabian Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Kirkuk observe daylight saving time?
Kirkuk does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kirkuk and London?
Right now Kirkuk is 2 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Kirkuk and New York?
Right now Kirkuk is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.