Iraq facts
| Capital | Baghdad |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Western Asia |
| Area | 438,317 km² · 169,235 sq mi · 108,310,322 acres |
| Languages | Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani |
| Demonym | Iraqi |
| Currency | Iraqi Dinar (IQD) |
| Time zone | Asia/Baghdad · UTC+3 · 10:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +964 |
| Internet domain | .iq |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, G |
| Capital coordinates | 33.3406, 44.4009 |
Time difference
Baghdad is on UTC+3 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 5:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 2:00 a.m. |
| London | 10:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 9:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Iraq is about 4.7% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Iraq is about 1.8 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Baghdad to Washington, D.C.: about 9,969 km (6,195 mi) as the crow flies.
- Baghdad to London: about 4,090 km (2,542 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Iraq shares land borders with 6 countries: Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Türkiye.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Iraq?
The capital of Iraq is Baghdad.
How big is Iraq?
Iraq covers about 438,317 km² (169,235 sq mi), ranking 58 of 196 countries by area. It is about 4.7% of the size of the United States. It is about 1.8 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Iraq in?
Baghdad uses UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) today. When it is noon in Baghdad, it is 5:00 a.m. in New York and 10:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Iraq use?
Iraq uses the Iraqi Dinar (IQD).
What is the country code for Iraq?
The international calling code is +964. From the United States dial 011 964 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 964.
What language is spoken in Iraq?
Official or national languages: Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani.