Time in Al Mawsil Al Jadidah, Iraq now
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AST
Arabian Standard Time
UTC+3
No DST
Iraq: common questions
What is the current time in Mosul, Iraq?
Mosul operates on Arabia Standard Time (AST), which is UTC+3. To find the current time in Mosul, add 3 hours to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Iraq does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the time remains consistent throughout the year.
Does Mosul, Iraq observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Mosul and the rest of Iraq do not observe Daylight Saving Time. The country stays on Arabia Standard Time (AST), which is UTC+3, throughout the year.
What is the time difference between Mosul and major world cities?
London (GMT/BST): Mosul is 3 hours ahead of London when the UK is on GMT (winter), and 2 hours ahead when the UK is on BST (summer).
New York (EST/EDT): Mosul is 8 hours ahead of New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 7 hours ahead when NY is on EDT (summer).
Tokyo (JST): Mosul is 6 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.
New York (EST/EDT): Mosul is 8 hours ahead of New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 7 hours ahead when NY is on EDT (summer).
Tokyo (JST): Mosul is 6 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.
What are other major cities in Iraq?
Iraq's major cities include Baghdad (the capital), Basra, Erbil, Kirkuk, and Najaf. Mosul is the second-largest city in Iraq, located in the north.
What is Mosul, Iraq known for?
Mosul is the second-largest city in Iraq, located in the north, known for its historic significance, the ancient city of Nineveh, the Great Mosque of al-Nuri (destroyed in 2017), and as a major cultural and economic center. The city is also famous for its rich history, diverse population, and its strategic location on the Tigris River.