Local Time in Basrah, Iraq
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- IANA Zone
- Asia/Baghdad
- Country
- Iraq
- Continent
- Asia
Latest news in Basrah
- China Refiners Flock to Iraqi Crude as US Chokes Iran SupplyBloomberg.com · 15d ago
- Photos show daily life in Iraq’s Basra near Iranian border as war slows tradeAP News · 206d ago
- Iraq boosts oil exports in August as low prices draw buyersReuters · 49d ago
- Afro-Iraqis, Climate Change, and Environmental Injustice in BasraCarnegie Endowment for International Peace · 188d ago
- Iran and proxy militias strike energy infrastructure, US bases, and Gulf capitals on March 6The Long War Journal · 229d ago
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Local Vibe
Basra or Basrah is a port city in southern Iraq. It is the capital of the eponymous Basra Governorate, as well as the third largest city in Iraq overall, behind Baghdad and Mosul. Located near the Iran–Iraq border, the city is situated along the banks of the Shatt al-Arab that empties into the Persian Gulf. It is consistently one of the hottest cities on the planet, with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 50 °C (122 °F).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Basrah right now?
- The current time in Basrah, Iraq is 02:48:27 PM (GMT+3), which is UTC+3.
- What time zone is Basrah in?
- Basrah uses the Asia/Baghdad time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated GMT+3, UTC+3.
- Does Basrah observe daylight saving time?
- No. Basrah does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays at UTC+3 year-round.
- What is the UTC offset in Basrah?
- Basrah is currently UTC+3 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).