Basra runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Basra and your time
Basra at a glance
| Country | Iraq |
|---|---|
| Region | Basra |
| Time zone | Asia/Baghdad |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2007 |
| Coordinates | 30.51° N, 47.78° E |
Which time zone Basra uses
Local time in Basra is UTC+3 year round, under the Asia/Baghdad rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 2007, and no future change is scheduled.
All of Iraq keeps the same time, so Basra reads the same clock as Baghdad.
Clock changes in Basra, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Basra for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Basra and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Basra, it is 1:00 AM in New York, 5:00 PM in Sydney and 10:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind | 5 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
Basra never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Basra
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Basra runs from 10 hours 11 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 7 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 6:55 PM, comes on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Basra
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:53 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:47 AM | 6:54 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:38 AM | 5:45 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:42 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 11 min |
When the sun is highest in Basra
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Basra: solar noon falls at about 11:50 AM on standard time.
Cities near Basra
Distance is not the same as time: Khorramshahr (Iran) lies just 39 km (25 mi) away, yet its clock is 30 minutes ahead of Basra.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Az Zubayr | 15 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Khorramshahr (Iran) | 39 km (25 mi) | --:-- | 30 min ahead |
| Ābādān (Iran) | 54 km (33 mi) | --:-- | 30 min ahead |
| Umm Qasr | 54 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al-Qurnah | 65 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al Madīnah | 70 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al-Faw | 89 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ahvāz (Iran) | 125 km (77 mi) | --:-- | 30 min ahead |
More cities in Iraq
All time zones and cities in Iraq
Tools for time in Basra
- Convert a time to or from Basra: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Basra and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Basra in?
Basra uses the Asia/Baghdad time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Basra use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Basra last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2007 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Basra and New York?
Basra is 8 hours ahead of New York in January and 7 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Basra does not.
Is Basra on the same time as Baghdad?
Yes. Basra and Baghdad both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Basra?
About 14 hours 7 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 11 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.