Time Now in Erbil, Iraq 🇮🇶
Lat/Long: 36.18° N, 44.01° E
Elevation: 412 m above sea level
Population rank: #5 of 144 cities in Iraq by population
Governorate: Erbil
IANA Timezone: Asia/Baghdad
Timezone: +03
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Clocks in Erbil are set to UTC+03:00 under the Asia/Baghdad zone. Erbil does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Being in the temperate belt, Erbil sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Perched at about 412 m, Erbil sits well above the coast. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 1625 km away. Erbil ranks among the biggest cities in Iraq, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
The sun rises over Erbil at 05:38 and sets at 18:26, giving 12h 47m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Erbil
Daylight Hours in Erbil
Erbil gets 12h 47m of daylight today. Sunrise in Erbil is at 05:38 and sunset in Erbil is at 18:26.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 41m near the December solstice to 14h 37m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 5 Sep ● | 04:06 | 05:38 | 12:02 | 15:39 | 18:27 | 19:57 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 04:07 | 05:39 | 12:02 | 15:38 | 18:25 | 19:55 |
| Mon, 7 Sep | 04:08 | 05:39 | 12:02 | 15:38 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Tue, 8 Sep | 04:09 | 05:40 | 12:01 | 15:37 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Wed, 9 Sep | 04:10 | 05:41 | 12:01 | 15:36 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Thu, 10 Sep | 04:11 | 05:42 | 12:01 | 15:35 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
| Fri, 11 Sep | 04:12 | 05:42 | 12:00 | 15:34 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Erbil
Sunrise
in Erbil
↑
5:38 AM
Sunset
in Erbil
↓
6:26 PM
Day Length
12h 47m
Dawn
in Erbil
5:12 AM
Dusk
in Erbil
6:52 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Erbil
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
43.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:53
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 14:26
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Distances & Clock Changes in Erbil
How Far Is Erbil From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 1,625 km | SE (136deg) |
| Moscow | 2,230 km | N (349deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,400 km | ESE (116deg) |
| Paris | 3,638 km | NW (306deg) |
| London | 3,853 km | NW (310deg) |
| Hong Kong | 6,835 km | E (82deg) |
| Singapore | 7,248 km | ESE (108deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,201 km | ENE (57deg) |
Erbil's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Erbil and you would surface in the open ocean, near 36.2deg S, 136.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Erbil
What time is it in Erbil right now?
The current local time in Erbil is 00:43 on Saturday, September 05, 2026. Erbil follows the Asia/Baghdad time zone.
What time zone is Erbil in?
Erbil runs on the Asia/Baghdad IANA time zone (UTC+03:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Erbil?
Is Erbil on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Erbil as of September 05, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Erbil today?
Erbil sees sunrise at 05:38 and sunset at 18:26 today, giving 12h 47m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Erbil tonight?
Over Erbil tonight the moon shows a Waning Crescent phase at 43.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Erbil?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Erbil, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.