Current Time in Ash Shaţrah, Iraq 🇮🇶
Lat/Long: 31.41° N, 46.17° E
Elevation: 13 m above sea level
Population rank: #32 of 144 cities in Iraq by population
Governorate: Dhi Qar
IANA Timezone: Asia/Baghdad
Timezone: +03
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
The time now in Ash Shaţrah, Iraq is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Ash Shaţrah currently observes +03, UTC+3. Ash Shaţrah keeps its clocks on UTC+03:00, in the Asia/Baghdad time zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. Ash Shaţrah sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. At about 13 m, Ash Shaţrah is practically at sea level. Ash Shaţrah is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 1126 km off. Ash Shaţrah is a significant city in Iraq, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Ash Shaţrah at 05:59 and sets at 17:22, giving 11h 23m of daylight today.
Ash Shaţrah Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Ash Shaţrah
Ash Shaţrah gets 11h 23m of daylight today. Sunrise in Ash Shaţrah is at 05:59 and sunset in Ash Shaţrah is at 17:22.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 06m near the December solstice to 14h 11m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Ash Shaţrah and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Ash Shaţrah right now.
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How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in Ash Shaţrah:
Cities Sharing Ash Shaţrah's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Ash Shaţrah.
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Prayer Times in Ash Shaţrah
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 04:35 | 05:58 | 11:40 | 14:56 | 17:23 | 18:53 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:36 | 05:59 | 11:40 | 14:55 | 17:22 | 18:52 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:36 | 06:00 | 11:40 | 14:54 | 17:21 | 18:51 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:37 | 06:00 | 11:40 | 14:53 | 17:19 | 18:49 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:38 | 06:01 | 11:40 | 14:52 | 17:18 | 18:48 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:38 | 06:02 | 11:40 | 14:52 | 17:17 | 18:47 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:39 | 06:02 | 11:39 | 14:51 | 17:16 | 18:46 |
14-day Forecast for Ash Shaţrah
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Ash Shaţrah
Sunrise
in Ash Shaţrah
↑
5:59 AM
Sunset
in Ash Shaţrah
↓
5:22 PM
Day Length
11h 23m
Dawn
in Ash Shaţrah
5:34 AM
Dusk
in Ash Shaţrah
5:47 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Ash Shaţrah
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
26.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:22
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:09
Distances & Clock Changes in Ash Shaţrah
How Far Is Ash Shaţrah From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 1,126 km | SE (126deg) |
| Moscow | 2,789 km | NNW (349deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,004 km | ESE (111deg) |
| Paris | 4,125 km | NW (311deg) |
| London | 4,359 km | NW (315deg) |
| Hong Kong | 6,718 km | E (81deg) |
| Singapore | 6,899 km | ESE (107deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,320 km | ENE (57deg) |
Ash Shaţrah's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Ash Shaţrah and you would surface in the open ocean, near 31.4deg S, 133.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ash Shaţrah
What time is it in Ash Shaţrah right now?
The current local time in Ash Shaţrah is 05:45 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Ash Shaţrah follows the Asia/Baghdad time zone.
What time zone is Ash Shaţrah in?
Ash Shaţrah uses the Asia/Baghdad IANA time zone (UTC+03:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Ash Shaţrah?
Right now Ash Shaţrah sits at UTC+03:00. Going from UTC to local time in Ash Shaţrah means moving the clock 03:00 hours forward.
Is Ash Shaţrah on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Ash Shaţrah as of October 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ash Shaţrah today?
Today in Ash Shaţrah: sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset is at 17:22, giving 11h 23m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Ash Shaţrah tonight?
Tonight the moon over Ash Shaţrah is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 26.8%.
What is solar time in Ash Shaţrah?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Ash Shaţrah, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.