Iraq Current Local Time; Date, time zone, and time difference

Iraq Related information

Capital: Baghdad

City English Name: Baghdad

Country: Iraq

Country English Name: Iraq

Province: Baghdad

Province English Name: Baghdad

Country Area Code: +964

Longitude and Latitude: 33.3157° N, 44.3636° E

Currency: Iraqi dinar (IQD)

Language: Arabic (official), Kurdish (official in Iraqi Kurdistan)

IANA Time Zone: Asia/Baghdad

Standard Time Zone: UTC+03:00

Daylight Saving Time: UTC+04:00 (March to October)

Introduction:

Iraq, officially the Republic of Iraq, is a country in Western Asia bordered by Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to the south, and Jordan and Syria to the west. With an area of 438,317 square kilometers (169,235 square miles), it is the 58th-largest country in the world. Iraq has a population of over 41 million people, making it the 36th-most populous country in the world. The official languages of Iraq are Arabic and Kurdish. The capital and largest city is Baghdad.

Iraq has a long and rich history, dating back to the ancient Sumerian civilization. It was the site of the world's first great empires, including the Akkadian Empire and the Babylonian Empire. In the 7th century, Iraq became a part of the Arab caliphate. In the 13th century, it was conquered by the Mongol Empire. In the 16th century, it was conquered by the Ottoman Empire. In the 20th century, Iraq became a British mandate and then an independent kingdom. In 1958, Iraq became a republic.

Iraq is a major oil producer and its economy is largely dependent on oil exports. The country has a mixed economy with both public and private sectors. Iraq is a member of the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the United Nations.