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Simele, Duhok, Iraq – Iraq Flag

Current Date And Time In Simele, Iraq

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
07:42:51 AST
State: Duhok
Currency: Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 152,512
District: Semel District

🌎 Simele, Duhok, Iraq – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Simele, a city in Duhok, Iraq in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Simele — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Simele, Duhok Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameSimele
District / CountySemel District
StateDuhok
CountryIraq
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population152,512
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Duhok#2 of 15 cities with population data
Currency
NameIraqi Dinar
Code ISO-4217IQD
Symbolع.د
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+964
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.iq
Elevation
In Meter463
In Feet1,519
GPS Coordinates
Latitude36.86
Longitude42.85
Decimal Degrees (DD)36.858° N 42.85° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)36° 51' 30" N 42° 51' 0" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)36° 51.5' N 42° 51.01' E
Location Context
Nearest City in Another CountryBaşverimli, Turkey (47 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+03:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:21 AM
Sunset🌅 07:05 PM
Day Length13h 43m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Baghdad

Simele – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Simele, Duhok

Simele is a city situated in Duhok, Iraq, within Asia. It falls under Semel District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Simele as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Duhok

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Simele

The latitude and longitude of Simele pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 463 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Simele on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Simele

Simele runs on UTC +03:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Simele

Payments and pricing in Simele run on Iraqi Dinar (IQD), shown with the symbol ع.د. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Simele exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Simele

To ring a number in Simele from outside Iraq, dial +964 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Simele and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Simele's Standing Within Duhok

By recorded population, Simele ranks #2 of 15 cities in Duhok. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Duhok market. › Cities near Simele

📊 How This Simele Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Simele into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Simele to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Duhok market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Simele. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Simele

👥 What is the population of Simele?

Simele has a recorded population of approximately 152,512 people. That places it #2 of 15 cities with population data in Duhok. Browse more cities in Duhok for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Simele in?

Simele sits within Semel District, is part of Duhok in Iraq. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Simele in?

Simele keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 05:21 AM and sets around 07:05 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Simele?

Businesses and shops in Simele price in Iraqi dinar (IQD), written with the symbol ع.د. Check live rates on our Simele currency page.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Simele lands you closest to Başverimli, Turkey, about 47 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Simele sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.