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: +03
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Balad sits in the Asia/Baghdad time zone, UTC+03:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today runs to about 13 hours of daylight. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Its elevation is a gentle 53 m. Balad is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 1452 km off. Balad is a significant city in Iraq, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Balad sees 13h 13m between a 05:29 sunrise and a 18:43 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Balad
Daylight Hours in Balad
Balad gets 13h 14m of daylight today. Sunrise in Balad is at 05:29 and sunset in Balad is at 18:43.
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.
Other Cities in Iraq with Local Time
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug ● | 03:56 | 05:28 | 12:06 | 15:47 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 03:57 | 05:29 | 12:06 | 15:46 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 03:58 | 05:30 | 12:06 | 15:46 | 18:42 | 20:12 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 03:59 | 05:31 | 12:05 | 15:45 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 04:00 | 05:31 | 12:05 | 15:45 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 04:01 | 05:32 | 12:05 | 15:44 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
| Thu, 27 Aug | 04:02 | 05:33 | 12:05 | 15:44 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
14-day Forecast for Balad
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Balad
Sunrise
in Balad
↑
5:29 AM
Sunset
in Balad
↓
6:43 PM
Day Length
13h 13m
Dawn
in Balad
5:02 AM
Dusk
in Balad
7:09 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Balad
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
60.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 14:13
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:42
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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 06:57 on Friday, August 21, 2026. Balad follows the Asia/Baghdad time zone.
What time zone is Balad in?
Clocks in Balad follow the Asia/Baghdad IANA time zone (UTC+03:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Balad?
Is Balad on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Balad as of August 21, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Balad today?
Balad sees sunrise at 05:29 and sunset at 18:43 today, giving 13h 13m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Balad tonight?
Over Balad tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 60.1% 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.