Time difference

Time Difference Between Sydney and Basra

Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Basra. The current difference is 7 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

SydneyAustralia 🇦🇺

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Australia/SydneyUTC+10
BasraIraq 🇮🇶

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Asia/BaghdadUTC+3
02 — Difference

Sydney vs Basra

Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Basra. When it is 12:00 in Sydney, it is 05:00 in Basra.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Sydney
UTC+10
Basra
UTC+3
Difference
7 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between Sydney and Basra working hours (09:00–17:00) is 09:00–10:00 Basra time — that's 16:00–17:00 in Sydney — about 1 hour of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Sydney observes daylight saving time while Basra does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
7 hours
Sydney zone
Australia/Sydney
Basra zone
Asia/Baghdad
Sydney offset
UTC+10
Basra offset
UTC+3
Sydney DST
Yes
Basra DST
No
Countries
Australia · Iraq
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Sydney and Basra?

Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Basra right now.

Is Sydney ahead of Basra?

Yes, Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Basra.

Do Sydney and Basra observe daylight saving time?

Sydney observes daylight saving time while Basra does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between Sydney and Basra?

A good window is 09:00–10:00 in Basra (16:00–17:00 in Sydney), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.