Current Time in Basrah, Iraq 🇮🇶
Lat/Long: 30.51° N, 47.78° E
Elevation: 4 m above sea level
Population rank: #6 of 144 cities in Iraq by population
Governorate: Basra
IANA Timezone: Asia/Baghdad
Solar time: clocks run about 10m behind the sun
Timezone: GMT+3
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Daylight Hours in Basrah
Basrah gets 14h 05m of daylight today — sunrise is at 04:46 and sunset is at 18:51.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 10m near the December solstice to 14h 07m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 03:05 | 04:45 | 11:48 | 15:25 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 03:05 | 04:46 | 11:48 | 15:25 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 03:05 | 04:46 | 11:49 | 15:25 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 03:05 | 04:46 | 11:49 | 15:26 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 03:05 | 04:46 | 11:49 | 15:26 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 03:05 | 04:46 | 11:49 | 15:26 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 03:05 | 04:46 | 11:49 | 15:26 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Basrah
Sunrise
in Basrah
↑
4:46 AM
Sunset
in Basrah
↓
6:51 PM
Day Length
14h 05m
Dawn
in Basrah
4:18 AM
Dusk
in Basrah
7:19 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Basrah
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
13.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 02:39
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 15:58
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How Far Is Basrah From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 943 km | SE (127deg) |
| Mumbai | 2,825 km | ESE (111deg) |
| Moscow | 2,919 km | NNW (347deg) |
| Paris | 4,306 km | NW (311deg) |
| London | 4,539 km | NW (315deg) |
| Hong Kong | 6,583 km | E (81deg) |
| Singapore | 6,722 km | ESE (108deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,244 km | ENE (58deg) |
Basrah's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Basrah and you would surface in the open ocean, near 30.5deg S, 132.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Basrah
What time is it in Basrah right now?
The current local time in Basrah is 06:48 on Friday, June 12, 2026. Basrah follows the Asia/Baghdad time zone.
What time zone is Basrah in?
Basrah 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 Basrah?
Is Basrah on daylight saving time right now?
No — Basrah is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Basrah today?
Today in Basrah: sunrise is at 04:46 and sunset is at 18:51, giving 14h 05m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Basrah tonight?
The moon phase over Basrah tonight is Waning Crescent with 13.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Basrah?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Basrah, clocks run about 10m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.