Current local time in Ash Shatrah, Iraq
The live clock above shows the time in Ash Shatrah. Ash Shatrah is in the Asia/Baghdad time zone, UTC+3 right now.
| Country | Iraq |
|---|---|
| Region | Dhi-Qar |
| Population | about 122,000 |
| Coordinates | 31.42° N, 46.18° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Baghdad |
| Abbreviation | UTC+3 |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Ash Shatrah doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:59 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 4:51 AM | 7:02 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| September equinox | 5:43 AM | 5:53 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:50 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 5 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Ash Shatrah at about 12:04 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 5 minutes behind the sun, because Ash Shatrah sits at 46.2° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Ash Shatrah time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Ash Shatrah |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 11 hours behind in Jan, 10 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 3 hours behind in Jan, 2 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 1 hour ahead | |
| Mumbai | 2.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 5 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 6 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Ash Shatrah |
|---|---|---|
| An Nasiriyah | 43 km (26 mi) | same time |
| As Samawah | 86 km (53 mi) | same time |
| Al Amarah | 104 km (64 mi) | same time |
| Al Kut | 124 km (77 mi) | same time |
| Ad Diwaniyah | 135 km (84 mi) | same time |
| Az Aubayr | 185 km (115 mi) | same time |
| Basra | 186 km (115 mi) | same time |
| An Najaf | 186 km (116 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Iraq
- Baghdad
- Mosul
- Basra
- Irbil
- As Sulaymaniyah
- Dahuk
- An Najaf
- Kirkuk
- Al Hillah
- Karbala
- An Nasiriyah
- Ad Diwaniyah
- Al Amarah
- Al Kut
- Ar Ramadi
- Baqubah
- Al Fallujah
- Az Aubayr
Questions people ask
What time zone is Ash Shatrah in?
Ash Shatrah is in the Asia/Baghdad time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Ash Shatrah have daylight saving time?
Ash Shatrah doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Ash Shatrah when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Ash Shatrah's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 5 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).