International calling guide
Iraq runs on AST (UTC+3) year-round with no daylight saving. The work week is Sunday–Thursday; Friday is Jumu'ah. Business operates 9 AM–3 PM in Baghdad. Best window: 9–11 AM AST on a Sunday or Monday.
Iraq
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Iraq runs on AST (UTC+3) year-round. The work week is Sun–Thu; Friday is Jumu'ah. All business contact should be pre-arranged.
Pro tip: Call 9–11 AM AST on a Sunday or Monday — pre-arrange via a trusted local contact.
The work week runs Sunday–Thursday. Friday is Jumu'ah (Friday prayer and rest). Saturday is also typically a day off.
Iraq uses AST (UTC+3) permanently — same as Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain.
During Ramadan, government hours shorten to around 9 AM–2 PM. Business pace slows considerably. Outreach is most effective before or after Ramadan.
Arabic is the primary business language. Kurdish is co-official in the Kurdistan Region, where Kurdish is preferred. Prepare outreach in the appropriate language for your contact's region.
The time differences range from 8 hours ahead of UTC to 5 hours behind UTC, showcasing the diverse time zones across the globe.
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The right window doubles your answer rate. The wrong one sends you straight to voicemail.
Avoid
Call on Friday (Jumu'ah — weekend)
Best Window
Sun–Mon, 9–11 AM AST
Avoid
Ring during Ramadan without notice
Best Window
Confirm hours, morning slot
Avoid
Cold call without prior arrangement
Best Window
Scheduled, pre-announced call
Avoid
Call during Eid multi-day closures
Best Window
Check Islamic calendar first
Smart timing isn't just courtesy it directly drives better outcomes for every call you make.
Sun–Mon morning calls within Iraq's work week double pickup vs. a Friday or weekend dial.
2×
more pickups
Avoiding Friday Jumu'ah shows respect for Iraq's Islamic work-week norms.
+38%
connect rate
Pre-arranged calls via verified contacts see 4× more engagement than cold dials in Iraq.
4×
engagement
Calling on Friday or during Eid multi-day closures sends 90% of Iraq calls to voicemail.
−90%
voicemail drops
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Four simple steps for every international call to Iraq dial it right, every time.
Press "+" on mobile or "00" from most landlines. This opens an international line.
Iraq's international code. Every call to Iraq must start with +964.
Add the local area or mobile network code — always drop any leading zero used for domestic calls.
Dial the remaining subscriber digits. Your number is now correctly formatted for international routing.
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Sunday–Monday, 9–11 AM AST (UTC+3). Iraq uses Arabia Standard Time year-round with no DST. The work week runs Sunday–Thursday; Friday is Jumu'ah. Business operates 9 AM–3 PM in Baghdad (shorter official hours are common).