Current Local Time in Basra

Basra, Iraq (GMT+3)

10:20:17

Saturday, January 24, 2026

☀️Day
🌅6:45 AM
🌇5:18 PM

Basra is located in the Asia/Baghdad timezone in Iraq.

💵IQD Iraqi Dinar
📞+964 40
🔌Type C, F
🚗Right

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Time Zone Facts

🕐ZoneBaghdad
🌐OffsetUTC
🔄DSTNo
📋IANAAsia/Baghdad
🌍
No DST changes
Time stays constant

Basra follows Baghdad and does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Data: IANA Time Zone Database

🏢Business Hours in Basra

OFFICES
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BANKS
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SHOPS
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
RESTAURANTS
Varies

Hours are general references based on official business standards. Actual hours may vary.

☀️Climate

Hot desert climate with extremely hot summers (40-50°C) and mild winters (10-20°C). Very dry.

🏛️Top Attractions

Basra CornicheSinbad IslandBasra Sports CityShatt al-Arab WaterwayBasra Old Souq

📍About Basra Time Zone

Basra is located in the Asia/Baghdad time zone (UTC+3). As a major metropolitan city in Iraq, Basra serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Basra is 8 hours ahead of New York.

When planning calls or meetings with Basra, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Basra does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+3.

Basra has a population of approximately 2.5M. The local currency is the Iraqi Dinar (IQD). To call Basra from abroad, use the country code +964 40. The primary language spoken is Arabic.

For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Basra time is 8 hours ahead of New York, and 3 hours ahead of London. This makes Basra conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.

Quick Facts: Basra Time

  • Time Zone: Asia/Baghdad (UTC+3)
  • Daylight Saving: Not observed
  • Country: Iraq (IQ)
  • Coordinates: 30.51°, 47.81°
  • Calling Code: +964 40