Baghdad to Lake Charles time converter
Lake Charles is 8 hours behind Baghdad. When it is 9:00 AM in Baghdad, it is 1:00 AM in Lake Charles.
Baghdad AST
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Lake Charles CDT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
3:56 PM in Baghdad, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Baghdad to Lake Charles conversion table
Every hour of today in Baghdad and the matching time in Lake Charles. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Baghdad | Lake Charles |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Baghdad (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Lake Charles).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Baghdad and Lake Charles switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -8h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -9h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -8h
Distance
Baghdad and Lake Charles are 11,661 km (7,246 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Baghdad and Lake Charles?
Lake Charles is 8 hours behind Baghdad.
What time is it in Lake Charles when it is 9 AM in Baghdad?
When it is 9:00 AM in Baghdad, it is 1:00 AM in Lake Charles.
When is the best time to call Lake Charles from Baghdad?
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Baghdad (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Lake Charles).
Does the time difference between Baghdad and Lake Charles change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.