Current Time in Iraq

Daily schedule of a person living in Iraq

Time (local time)	Activities
5:30-6:30	Wake up, perform morning prayer, have a snack and get ready for work.
6:30-7:30	Commuting time. In urban areas, commuting by car is common, and people leave early to avoid traffic jams.
7:30-12:00	Morning work hours. Government and private business activities are concentrated during this time.
12:00-13:30	Lunch and prayer time. Many people return home or have lunch at work.
13:30-15:30	Afternoon work. This is a relatively short period of time, and is centered around processing important tasks.
15:30-17:00	Break time after returning home. Drink tea and chat with family or watch TV.
17:00-19:00	Time to have dinner with family. Local traditional dishes are often served on the table.
19:00-21:00	Spend free time with friends, take walks, watch TV, etc.
21:00-23:00	Take a bath and prepare for the next day, then read or use your smartphone before going to bed.

Time (local time)	Activities
5:30-6:30	Wake up, change into uniform, perform morning prayer and breakfast, and get ready for school.
6:30-7:00	Walking or being picked up to school. The distance varies depending on the family.
7:00-11:30	Class hours. Mainly focuses on core subjects such as Arabic, mathematics, science, and religion.
11:30-12:30	School dismissal time. In most cases, school ends in the morning.
12:30-13:30	Lunch and break. This is also a time to eat with the family and say midday prayers.
13:30-15:30	Time to do homework and review. Some families hire private tutors.
15:30-17:30	Time to relax by playing outside, watching TV, playing games, etc.
17:30-19:00	Dinner. An important time to spend together as a family, and conversations can flow after meals.
19:00-21:00	Finishing homework and preparing for the next day. Many people spend this time watching TV or using their smartphones.
21:00-22:30	Taking a bath and getting ready for bed. Some families go to bed a little earlier.