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Current Time in Basra, Iraq

Check the current local time in Basra, Iraq. Basra uses the Asia/Baghdad time zone, with AST (UTC +3:00) during standard time.

Basra, Iraq — Live Clock
7:06:41 AM
AST Live timezone
Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Basra Time Zone

Time Zone

Asia/Baghdad

Basra, Iraq

Current zone: AST

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

AST

UTC +3:00

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

Not Observed

Year-round standard time

Next DST Change

No DST change

Standard time year-round

No seasonal offset changes

About Basra Time (AST)

Basra is located in Iraq and uses the Asia/Baghdad time zone. For anyone coordinating calls or meetings internationally, the key question is rarely "what time is it" — it's which hours in Basra overlap with your own working day. Use the world clock comparison further down the page to see at a glance how Basra aligns with other major cities.

Scheduling tip: Always reference a city name in calendar invites rather than a fixed UTC offset. Calendar apps like Google Calendar and Outlook will automatically adjust for any clock changes on both ends, so your meeting stays at the intended local time for everyone involved.

Basra vs Major Cities

UTC UTC +3:00
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London UTC +1:00
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New York UTC -4:00
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Singapore UTC +8:00
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Dubai UTC +4:00
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Tokyo UTC +9:00
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Mumbai UTC +5:30
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Other Cities in Asia/Baghdad

These cities share the same time zone as Basra — when it's 7:06:41 AM here, it's the same local time there.

Other Cities in Iraq

Major cities in Iraq — some may be in a different time zone than Basra if the country spans multiple zones.

Need to Schedule a Call to Basra?

Find the perfect overlap time between your timezone and Basra. Our calculator shows when business hours align.

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Time zone data verified against the IANA Time Zone Database. DST rules, UTC offsets, and city assignments are checked against IANA tzdata and updated whenever DST policy changes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Basra time

What time is it in Basra right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Basra, Iraq, updated every second. Right now, Basra is on AST with a UTC offset of UTC +3:00. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Basra in?

Basra uses the Asia/Baghdad timezone, fixed at AST (UTC +3:00) year-round with no daylight saving time. The offset never changes, making Basra a predictable anchor for international scheduling.

How many hours ahead or behind is Basra?

Basra is currently UTC +3:00 from UTC. The offset is fixed year-round — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Basra observe daylight saving time?

No. Basra stays on AST (UTC +3:00) year-round — no seasonal clock changes. This means the time difference between Basra and cities that do observe DST will shift by one hour each spring and autumn when those cities change their clocks.

Is Basra on AST right now?

Basra is always on AST (UTC +3:00) — no daylight saving time. The offset is stable year-round, so Basra is easy to schedule with. However, if you are calling from a city that observes DST, your local offset to Basra will shift by one hour twice a year.

What is the best time to call Basra from New York?

The best call window from New York to Basra depends on the current offset. Basra is currently UTC +3:00 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.