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Current Date And Time In Basrah, Iraq

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:32:22 AST
State: Basra
Currency: Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 1,326,564
District: Basrah District

🌎 Basrah, Basra, Iraq – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Basrah, a city in Basra, Iraq in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Basrah — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Basrah, Basra Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameBasrah
District / CountyBasrah District
StateBasra
CountryIraq
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population1,326,564
Area181.00 km² (69.88 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeState / Province Capital
Population Rank in Basra#2 of 10 cities with population data
Currency
NameIraqi Dinar
Code ISO-4217IQD
Symbolع.د
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+964
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.iq
Elevation
In Meter4
In Feet13
GPS Coordinates
Latitude30.51
Longitude47.78
Decimal Degrees (DD)30.509° N 47.78° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)30° 30' 31" N 47° 46' 49" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)30° 30.51' N 47° 46.82' E
Location Context
Nearest City in Another CountryKhorramshahr, Iran (39 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+03:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:12 AM
Sunset🌅 06:35 PM
Day Length13h 22m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Baghdad
Founded / Incorporated0638-01-01

Basrah – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Basrah, Basra

Basrah is a city situated in Basra, Iraq, within Asia. It falls under Basrah District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Basrah as a State / Province Capital. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Basra

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Basrah

The latitude and longitude of Basrah pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 4 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Basrah on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Basrah

Basrah runs on UTC +03:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Basrah

Payments and pricing in Basrah run on Iraqi Dinar (IQD), shown with the symbol ع.د. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Basrah exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Basrah

To ring a number in Basrah from outside Iraq, dial +964 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Basrah and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Basrah's Standing Within Basra

By recorded population, Basrah ranks #2 of 10 cities in Basra. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Basra market. › Cities near Basrah

📊 How This Basrah Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Basrah into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Basrah to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Basra market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Basrah. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Basrah

👥 What is the population of Basrah?

Basrah has a recorded population of approximately 1,326,564 people. That places it #2 of 10 cities with population data in Basra. Browse more cities in Basra for comparison.

📐 How large is Basrah in square kilometers?

Basrah spans approximately 181.00 square kilometers (69.88 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Basrah in?

Basrah sits within Basrah District, is part of Basra in Iraq. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.

🕐 What time zone is Basrah in?

Basrah keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 05:12 AM and sets around 06:35 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Basrah?

Businesses and shops in Basrah price in Iraqi dinar (IQD), written with the symbol ع.د. Check live rates on our Basrah currency page.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Basrah lands you closest to Khorramshahr, Iran, about 39 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Basrah sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.