Sunrise & sunset times in Basrah, Iraq
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 04:46 and sets at 18:52 in Basrah. All times are shown in the Asia/Baghdad timezone.
Today in Basrah
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Golden hour in Basrah today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Basrah when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Basrah (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Basrah’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:46 | 17:10 | 11:58 | 10h 23m |
| February | 06:29 | 17:36 | 12:02 | 11h 07m |
| March | 05:59 | 17:56 | 11:57 | 11h 57m |
| April | 05:21 | 18:16 | 11:48 | 12h 54m |
| May | 04:54 | 18:36 | 11:45 | 13h 41m |
| June | 04:46 | 18:52 | 11:49 | 14h 06m |
| July | 04:56 | 18:52 | 11:54 | 13h 55m |
| August | 05:15 | 18:30 | 11:53 | 13h 15m |
| September | 05:33 | 17:54 | 11:44 | 12h 21m |
| October | 05:51 | 17:17 | 11:34 | 11h 26m |
| November | 06:14 | 16:51 | 11:33 | 10h 37m |
| December | 06:38 | 16:49 | 11:43 | 10h 11m |
Solar year in Basrah (2026)
Day length in Basrah swings by 3h 57m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Basrah
Longest day in Basrah: 13h 58m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 2m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 58m.
Moon tonight in Basrah
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Basrah today?▼
The sun rises at 04:46 Asia/Baghdad in Basrah, Iraq today.
What time is sunset in Basrah today?▼
The sun sets at 18:52 Asia/Baghdad in Basrah today.
How long is the day in Basrah today?▼
Daylight in Basrah today lasts 14 hours and 6 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Basrah?▼
The morning golden hour in Basrah runs from 04:18 to 05:21, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:17 to 19:20.
What is the timezone of Basrah?▼
Basrah uses the Asia/Baghdad timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Basrah?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Basrah is 21 June 2026, with 14h 07m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Basrah?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Basrah is 21 December 2026, with 10h 11m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Basrah?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Basrah swings by 3h 57m.