Current local time in Basra, Iraq
The live clock above shows the time in Basra. Basra is in the Asia/Baghdad time zone, UTC+3 right now.
| Country | Iraq |
|---|---|
| Region | Al-Basrah |
| Population | about 870,000 |
| Coordinates | 30.51° N, 47.81° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Baghdad |
| Abbreviation | UTC+3 |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Basra 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 | 5:53 AM | 5:59 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 4:46 AM | 6:54 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| September equinox | 5:36 AM | 5:46 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:41 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 10 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Basra at about 11:57 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 11 minutes behind the sun, because Basra sits at 47.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Basra time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Basra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Basra |
|---|---|---|
| Az Aubayr | 17 km (11 mi) | same time |
| Abadan, Iran | 49 km (31 mi) | 0.5 hours ahead |
| Ahvaz, Iran | 121 km (75 mi) | 0.5 hours ahead |
| Kuwait, Kuwait | 128 km (80 mi) | same time |
| Al Jahra, Kuwait | 132 km (82 mi) | same time |
| Hawalli, Kuwait | 132 km (82 mi) | same time |
| An Nasiriyah | 159 km (99 mi) | same time |
| Al Amarah | 161 km (100 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Iraq
- Baghdad
- Mosul
- 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
- As Samawah
Questions people ask
What time zone is Basra in?
Basra is in the Asia/Baghdad time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Basra have daylight saving time?
Basra doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Basra when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Basra's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 11 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).