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Basrah, Iraq: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Basrah, Iraq. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 16, 2026 in Basrah, Iraq, sunrise is at 5:52 AM and sunset is at 5:18 PM (Asia/Baghdad). The day lasts 11h 26m, solar noon is at 11:35 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:25 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 4:46 PM.
Local date
October 16, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Last refreshed
Oct 16, 2026, 11:25 PM
Today’s solar times in Basrah
Dawn
5:28 AM
Sunrise
5:52 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:25 AM
Evening golden hour starts
4:46 PM
Sunset
5:18 PM
Dusk
5:42 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 26m
Solar noon
11:35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 16, 2026 | 5:52 AM | 5:18 PM | 11h 26m |
| TomorrowOct 17, 2026 | 5:53 AM | 5:17 PM | 11h 24m |
| +1 weekOct 23, 2026 | 5:57 AM | 5:11 PM | 11h 14m |
| +1 monthNov 15, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 4:53 PM | 10h 38m |
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 October 16, 2026, sunrise in Basrah, Iraq is at 5:52 AM and sunset is at 5:18 PM (Asia/Baghdad).
How long is the day in Basrah today?
Today in Basrah, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 26m.
When is golden hour in Basrah?
Morning golden hour in Basrah ends at 6:25 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:46 PM.
What time is solar noon in Basrah?
Solar noon in Basrah is at 11:35 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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