Time Now in Balad, Iraq 🇮🇶
Lat/Long: 34.01° N, 44.15° E
Elevation: 53 m above sea level
Population rank: #49 of 144 cities in Iraq by population
Governorate: Salah ad Din
IANA Timezone: Asia/Baghdad
Timezone: GMT+3
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Balad is in the Asia/Baghdad time zone (UTC+03:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Balad, Iraq, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Balad
Daylight Hours in Balad
Balad gets 14h 19m of daylight today. Sunrise in Balad is at 04:58 and sunset in Balad is at 19:17.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 53m near the December solstice to 14h 25m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Balad and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Balad right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Balad
What is the current local time in Balad?
The live local time in Balad is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Balad currently observes +03, with a standard offset of UTC+03:00.
What time zone is Balad in?
Balad uses the +03 time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+03:00.
Does Balad observe daylight saving time?
No. Balad stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Balad's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Balad.
Weather in Balad
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Prayer Times in Balad
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 7 Jul ● | 03:11 | 04:58 | 12:08 | 15:53 | 19:18 | 20:48 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 03:12 | 04:58 | 12:08 | 15:53 | 19:17 | 20:47 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 03:13 | 04:59 | 12:08 | 15:53 | 19:17 | 20:47 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 03:14 | 05:00 | 12:08 | 15:53 | 19:17 | 20:47 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 03:15 | 05:00 | 12:08 | 15:54 | 19:17 | 20:47 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 03:15 | 05:01 | 12:09 | 15:54 | 19:16 | 20:46 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 03:16 | 05:01 | 12:09 | 15:54 | 19:16 | 20:46 |
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14-day Forecast for Balad
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Balad
Sunrise
in Balad
↑
4:58 AM
Sunset
in Balad
↓
7:17 PM
Day Length
14h 18m
Dawn
in Balad
4:29 AM
Dusk
in Balad
7:47 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Balad
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
58.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:29
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 11:49
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Distances & Clock Changes in Balad
How Far Is Balad From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 1,452 km | SE (129deg) |
| Moscow | 2,470 km | N (350deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,287 km | ESE (113deg) |
| Paris | 3,795 km | NW (309deg) |
| London | 4,023 km | NW (313deg) |
| Hong Kong | 6,858 km | E (81deg) |
| Singapore | 7,164 km | ESE (107deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,321 km | ENE (57deg) |
Balad's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Balad and you would surface in the open ocean, near 34.0deg S, 135.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Balad
What time is it in Balad right now?
The current local time in Balad is 04:30 on Tuesday, July 07, 2026. Balad follows the Asia/Baghdad time zone.
What time zone is Balad in?
Balad 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 Balad?
Is Balad on daylight saving time right now?
No — Balad is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 07, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Balad today?
Today in Balad: sunrise is at 04:58 and sunset is at 19:17, giving 14h 18m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Balad tonight?
The moon phase over Balad tonight is Last Quarter with 58.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Balad?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Balad, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.