Current Local Time in Basra
Basra, Iraq (GMT+3)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Basra is located in the Asia/Baghdad timezone in Iraq.
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Asia/BaghdadData: IANA Time Zone Database
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☀️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 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