Offices
Commercial and corporate offices operating on the standard Sunday-to-Thursday Iraqi workweek.
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Open nowLive business status
Baghdad is open for business
Standard office hours today: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM · Monday
7h 26m remaining in the business day
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Local time in Baghdad
9:03 AM
Monday, August 3
UTC+03:00
Day at a glance
Today's schedule
Banks
Central Bank regulated financial institutions and retail bank branches across Baghdad.
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Open nowGovernment
Federal ministries, municipal departments, and public administrative centers in Baghdad.
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Open nowRetail
High-street shopping districts, traditional bazaars, and modern shopping malls.
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Outside hoursDining
Restaurants, local eateries, tea houses, and dining options throughout the capital.
11:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Outside hoursLocal convention
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Commercial and corporate offices operating on the standard Sunday-to-Thursday Iraqi workweek. Standard private corporate workweek hours.
Across time zones
Best time to call Baghdad
Your time
1:30 AM - 9:30 AM
America/New_York
Baghdad time
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday, Aug 3
Recommended contact window
1:30 AM - 7:00 AM your time
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM in Baghdad
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Iraq
01 Jan New Year's Day Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
06 Jan Army Day Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
21 Mar Nowruz Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 May Labour Day Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
03 Oct National Day 61 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
10 Dec Victory Day 129 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Dec Christmas Day 144 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Before you make contact
Local business guidance
Sunday to Thursday Workweek
The official workweek in Iraq runs from Sunday to Thursday. Friday and Saturday form the official national weekend when public offices and financial institutions are closed.
Staggered Public Sector Timings
Baghdad government ministries operate on staggered schedules starting at 07:00, 08:00, or 09:00 to reduce traffic congestion across the capital city.
Summer Heat Adjustments
During peak summer months, extreme heatwaves reaching 50°C often lead municipal authorities to advance or shorten public working hours.
Evening Shopping and Leisure Culture
Shopping centers and local markets across Baghdad see peak activity during evening hours, with major shopping malls staying open until late.
Banking Service Hours
Central and commercial banks operate counter services on Sunday through Thursday mornings, usually closing teller windows by mid-afternoon.