🔴 Outside business hours Business hours in Najaf:
Mon–Fri, 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

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Geographical & Cultural Overview

Najaf, a significant locality within Iraq, offers a unique geographical and cultural profile. This city, known internationally by its standardized name Najaf, serves as a key point of interest in its region.

Location & Topography

Positioned at latitude 32.02594 and longitude 44.34625, the city's precise coordinates place it distinctly on the world map. Its digital elevation model indicates an average altitude of 41 meters, shaping the area's physical character.

Demographics & Significance

As a community of approximately 482,576 people, Najaf holds a specific demographic weight within its administrative area. Its official designation as a PPLA underscores its importance in the regional hierarchy.

Administrative Structure

Administratively, the city falls under the primary jurisdiction of 17. It is further organized within the 9166629 subdivision, which helps to define its local governance and services.

Historical & Linguistic Heritage

The rich history of the region is reflected in the variety of names used for the city over time. In addition to its primary name, it is also recognized as Al Najaf al Ashraf, An Najaf, An Najaf al Ashraf, each name offering a glimpse into its linguistic and cultural heritage.

Time Zone & Scheduling

All local activities, scheduling, and daily life in Najaf are synchronized to the Asia/Baghdad timezone, ensuring its alignment with the broader regional and international time standards.

Other names this city is known as.

Al Najaf al Ashraf
An Najaf
An Najaf al Ashraf
An-Nadzaf
An-Nadzhaf
An-Nadżaf
An-Najaf
Ehn-Nadzhaf
Meshed 'Ali
Meshed ’Ali
NJF
Nachaf
Nadjaf
Nadschaf
Nadzaf
Nadzafas
Nadzhaf
Nadžaf
Nadžafas
Nagafo
Najaf
Najaf - njf
Najaf - نجف
Natzaf
Nayaf
Naĝafo
Necef
Nedjef
Nedzsef
Neshed Ali
Nəcəf
alnjf
alnjf alashrf
na jie fu
najafa
najafu
najap
najapeu
najapi
ngp
njf
Νατζάφ
Ан-Наджаф
Наджаф
Наџаф
Эн-Наджаф
נגף
النجف
النجف الاشرف
نجف
नजफ़
நஜாப்
നജഫ്‌
ნაჯაფი
ナジャフ
納杰夫
나자프