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Basrah Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Iraq
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Basrah, Iraq, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Basrah, Iraq, sunrise is at 5:39 AM and sunset is at 5:45 PM (Asia/Baghdad). The day lasts 12h 06m, solar noon is at 11:42 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:11 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:13 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 6:31 PM
Today’s solar times in Basrah
Dawn
5:15 AM
Sunrise
5:39 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:11 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:13 PM
Sunset
5:45 PM
Dusk
6:09 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 06m
Solar noon
11:42 AM
Coordinates
30.5085, 47.7804
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 30.5085, longitude 47.7804, and the Asia/Baghdad time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Basrah over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 5:39 AM | 5:45 PM | 12h 06m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 5:39 AM | 5:44 PM | 12h 04m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 53m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 5:58 AM | 5:10 PM | 11h 12m |
What these times mean
Basrah changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Basrah throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:47 AM | 5:10 PM | 10h 23m |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 07m |
| March | 6:00 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 5:23 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 54m |
| May | 4:56 AM | 6:37 PM | 13h 41m |
| June | 4:47 AM | 6:53 PM | 14h 06m |
| July | 4:57 AM | 6:54 PM | 13h 56m |
| August | 5:16 AM | 6:33 PM | 13h 16m |
| September | 5:34 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 5:51 AM | 5:19 PM | 11h 28m |
| November | 6:15 AM | 4:53 PM | 10h 38m |
| December | 6:39 AM | 4:50 PM | 10h 11m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:47 AM
June 5
Latest sunset
6:56 PM
June 25
Longest day
14h 07m
June 21
Shortest day
10h 10m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Basrah with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2027 | 1:07 PM | 107.9% |
| Mar 20, 2034 | 1:18 PM | 104.6% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 3:58 PM | 94.4% |
| Nov 25, 2049 | 8:33 AM | 100.6% |
| Sep 12, 2053 | 12:34 PM | 103.3% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Basrah today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Basrah, Iraq is at 5:39 AM and sunset is at 5:45 PM (Asia/Baghdad).
How long is the day in Basrah today?
Today in Basrah, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 06m.
When is golden hour in Basrah?
Morning golden hour in Basrah ends at 6:11 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:13 PM.
What time is solar noon in Basrah?
Solar noon in Basrah is at 11:42 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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