Where to stay
Neighborhood guide
Central areas near the main commercial streets and waterways put services and transit within easier reach. Outer neighborhoods are quieter but more removed from the city's main services and markets.
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Basrah, Basra, Iraq uses Asia/Baghdad, currently +03 (UTC+03:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Basrah ranks among the biggest cities in Iraq, home to around 1.3 million people. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Country
🇮🇶 Iraq
Population
1,326,564
Calling code
+964
Currency
IQD
Basrah vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 05:53 / 17:13
- Day length
- 11h 19m
Basrah, beyond the clock
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
What to see
Timed to the light
Basrah's canals and riverside areas are most comfortable to visit in the cooler months, given the region's extremely hot summers. Early morning or evening outings are advisable during the warmer parts of the year.
Weather & daylight
October
- Sunrise
- 05:53
- Sunset
- 17:13
- Daylight
- 11h 19m
Getting around
Transit notes
Taxis are the most common way to get around, supplemented by local buses on main routes. Traffic and road conditions can vary, so building extra time into travel plans is sensible.
Best time to visit
Seasons & timing
Basrah has a desert climate with extremely hot summers and mild winters. The cooler months from November through March are considerably more comfortable for outdoor activity.
Currency & language
🇮🇶 IQD
Iraq uses the IQD, calling code +964.
Iraq's currency is the dinar, and Arabic is the official language, with Kurdish also official at the national level. A respectful, unhurried approach to greetings and conversation is customary.
Common questions
What time zone is Basrah in?
Basrah uses the Asia/Baghdad time zone, currently +03 (UTC+03:00).
Does Basrah observe daylight saving time?
No clock changes are scheduled for Basrah in the next year.
How many hours ahead or behind is Basrah?
Basrah is 3 hours ahead of UTC, 7 hours ahead of New York City, 2 hours ahead of London and 6 hours behind Tokyo. Relative to your own clock: .