Time Now in Karbala, Iraq 🇮🇶
Lat/Long: 32.62° N, 44.02° E
Elevation: 32 m above sea level
Population rank: #7 of 144 cities in Iraq by population
Governorate: Muḩāfaz̧at Karbalā’
IANA Timezone: Asia/Baghdad
Timezone: +03
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Karbala sits in the Asia/Baghdad time zone, UTC+03:00. Karbala does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Karbala sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Its elevation is a gentle 32 m. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 1369 km away. A major centre in Iraq, Karbala keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Karbala gets 12h 12m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:50 and sunset at 18:03.
Time & Daylight in Karbala
Daylight Hours in Karbala
Karbala gets 12h 13m of daylight today. Sunrise in Karbala is at 05:50 and sunset in Karbala is at 18:03.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 00m near the December solstice to 14h 18m near the June solstice.
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Cities Sharing Karbala's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 20 Sep ● | 04:25 | 05:50 | 11:57 | 15:26 | 18:04 | 19:34 |
| Mon, 21 Sep | 04:26 | 05:51 | 11:57 | 15:25 | 18:03 | 19:33 |
| Tue, 22 Sep | 04:27 | 05:51 | 11:56 | 15:24 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Wed, 23 Sep | 04:27 | 05:52 | 11:56 | 15:23 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Thu, 24 Sep | 04:28 | 05:53 | 11:56 | 15:22 | 17:59 | 19:29 |
| Fri, 25 Sep | 04:29 | 05:53 | 11:55 | 15:22 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
| Sat, 26 Sep | 04:29 | 05:54 | 11:55 | 15:21 | 17:56 | 19:26 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Karbala
Sunrise
in Karbala
↑
5:50 AM
Sunset
in Karbala
↓
6:03 PM
Day Length
12h 12m
Dawn
in Karbala
5:25 AM
Dusk
in Karbala
6:28 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Karbala
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
66.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 15:08
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:21
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Distances & Clock Changes in Karbala
How Far Is Karbala From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 1,369 km | SE (124deg) |
| Moscow | 2,620 km | N (351deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,241 km | ESE (111deg) |
| Paris | 3,883 km | NW (310deg) |
| London | 4,120 km | NW (314deg) |
| Hong Kong | 6,895 km | E (80deg) |
| Singapore | 7,131 km | ESE (106deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,416 km | ENE (57deg) |
Karbala's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Karbala and you would surface in the open ocean, near 32.6deg S, 136.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Karbala
What time is it in Karbala right now?
The current local time in Karbala is 18:09 on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Karbala follows the Asia/Baghdad time zone.
What time zone is Karbala in?
Karbala 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 Karbala?
Is Karbala on daylight saving time right now?
No — Karbala is not currently observing daylight saving time as of September 20, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Karbala today?
Karbala sees sunrise at 05:50 and sunset at 18:03 today, giving 12h 12m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Karbala tonight?
Over Karbala tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 66.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Karbala?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Karbala, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.