Current local time in Kirkuk, Iraq
The live clock above shows the time in Kirkuk. Kirkuk is in the Asia/Baghdad time zone, UTC+3 right now.
| Country | Iraq |
|---|---|
| Region | At-Ta'mim |
| Population | about 555,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.47° N, 44.39° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Baghdad |
| Abbreviation | UTC+3 |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Kirkuk doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:06 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 4:47 AM | 7:20 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| September equinox | 5:50 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:07 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Kirkuk at about 12:11 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 2 minutes ahead of the sun, because Kirkuk sits at 44.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Kirkuk time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Kirkuk |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 11 hours behind in Jan, 10 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 3 hours behind in Jan, 2 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 1 hour ahead | |
| Mumbai | 2.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 5 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 6 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Kirkuk |
|---|---|---|
| Irbil | 86 km (53 mi) | same time |
| As Sulaymaniyah | 95 km (59 mi) | same time |
| Mosul | 148 km (92 mi) | same time |
| Samarra | 150 km (93 mi) | same time |
| Mahabad, Iran | 187 km (116 mi) | 0.5 hours ahead |
| Baqubah | 193 km (120 mi) | same time |
| Dahuk | 199 km (124 mi) | same time |
| Tall Afar | 202 km (125 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Iraq
- Baghdad
- Mosul
- Basra
- Irbil
- As Sulaymaniyah
- Dahuk
- An Najaf
- Al Hillah
- Karbala
- An Nasiriyah
- Ad Diwaniyah
- Al Amarah
- Al Kut
- Ar Ramadi
- Baqubah
- Al Fallujah
- Az Aubayr
- As Samawah
Questions people ask
What time zone is Kirkuk in?
Kirkuk is in the Asia/Baghdad time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Kirkuk have daylight saving time?
Kirkuk doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Kirkuk when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Kirkuk's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 2 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).