Current local time in Karbala, Iraq
UTC+03:00 · UTC+03:00 · Arabian Standard Time
About Karbala
Karbala, Iraq uses the Arabian Standard Time time zone (Asia/Baghdad), currently UTC+03:00. Population: about 434,450.
| Country: | Iraq |
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| Coordinates: | 32°37′N / 44°01′E |
| Population: | 434,450 |
| Currency: | Iraqi dinar (IQD) |
| Languages: | Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani |
| Country calling code: | +964 |
Time zone in Karbala
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Baghdad |
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| Time zone name: | Arabian Standard Time (UTC+03:00) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+03:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Karbala does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Karbala today
| Sunrise: | 06:13 |
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| Sunset: | 17:23 |
| Solar noon: | 11:48 |
| Day length: | 11h 10m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:48 – 17:48 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC+03:00) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Karbala
- London+2 hKarbala is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hKarbala is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hKarbala is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Karbala time
What time zone is Karbala in?
Karbala uses the IANA time zone Asia/Baghdad (Arabian Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Karbala observe daylight saving time?
Karbala does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Karbala and London?
Right now Karbala is 2 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Karbala and New York?
Right now Karbala is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.