Current Local Time in Basra
Basra, Iraq (GMT+3)
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Basra is located in the Asia/Baghdad timezone in Iraq.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Asia/BaghdadData: IANA Time Zone Database
☀️Climate
Hot desert climate with extremely hot summers (40-50°C) and mild winters (10-20°C). Very dry.
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📍About Basra Time Zone
Basra is in the Asia/Baghdad time zone (UTC+3). Basra does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+3 year-round.
Basra Time Difference at a Glance
Quick Facts: Basra Time
- Time Zone: Asia/Baghdad (UTC+3)
- Daylight Saving: Not observed
- Country: Iraq
- Coordinates: 30.51, 47.81
- Calling Code: +964 40
🌐Time Difference from Basra
| City | Now | Diff | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌙New York | 11:57 PM | -7h | |
| 🌙London | 4:57 AM | -2h | |
| ☀️Tokyo | 12:57 PM | +6h | |
| 🌙Paris | 5:57 AM | -1h | |
| 🌅Dubai | 7:57 AM | +1h | |
| 🌅Singapore | 11:57 AM | +5h | |
| 🌅Hong Kong | 11:57 AM | +5h | |
| 🌅Shanghai | 11:57 AM | +5h |
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Basra is in the Baghdad time zone (UTC+3). The current local time is displayed at the top of this page and updates in real-time. Basra is located in Iraq.
Basra is in the Baghdad time zone, which is UTC+3. The IANA time zone identifier is Asia/Baghdad.
No, Basra does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The time remains at UTC+3 throughout the year, making it easier to schedule international calls and meetings.
Basra is 2 hours ahead of London. When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 2:00 PM in Basra. Note that this difference may vary by 1 hour when either location observes Daylight Saving Time.
Basra is 7 hours ahead of New York (Eastern Time). When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 4:00 PM in Basra. This difference may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
The best time to call Basra is during business hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time (Baghdad). For international calls, use our Time Converter above to find overlapping business hours between Basra and your location.
Standard business hours in Basra are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Baghdad. Banks typically operate 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Shops may have extended hours, often until 8:00 PM or later in commercial areas.
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