Iraq uses Arabian Standard Time (AST), which is UTC+3 hours throughout the year.

Iraq does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The country remains on Arabian Standard Time (AST), UTC+3, year-round.

The time difference between Iraq and the United States varies depending on the U.S. time zone. For example, Iraq is 8 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST) and 11 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST).

Yes, Iraq shares its time zone (AST, UTC+3) with several other Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain.

Major industries in Iraq:

Oil and Gas: The largest sector in Iraq, with substantial oil reserves; main source of government revenue and exports.

Agriculture: Important for domestic food supply, focusing on crops like wheat, barley, and dates; employs a significant portion of the population.

Construction: Growing sector due to post-conflict rebuilding efforts and infrastructure projects; includes residential, commercial, and public works.

Manufacturing: Includes production of cement, textiles, and food processing; primarily focused on meeting local demand.

Tourism: Emerging sector, especially religious tourism, with holy sites in cities like Karbala and Najaf attracting millions of visitors annually.

Telecommunications: Expanding industry with investments in mobile and internet services to improve connectivity.

National holidays in Iraq:

New Year's Day: Celebrated on January 1st; marks the start of the new year.

Army Day: Celebrated on January 6th; honors the establishment of the Iraqi Army in 1921.

Nowruz: Celebrated on March 21st; a traditional Persian New Year festival, especially observed by Kurdish communities.

Labor Day: Celebrated on May 1st; honors workers and labor rights.

Republic Day: Celebrated on July 14th; marks the anniversary of the 1958 revolution that established Iraq as a republic.

Independence Day: Celebrated on October 3rd; commemorates independence from British rule in 1932.

Eid al-Fitr: Date varies based on the lunar calendar; marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.

Eid al-Adha: Date varies; an Islamic festival honoring the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.

Islamic New Year: Date varies; marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar.

Prophet Muhammad's Birthday: Date varies; commemorates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.