Offset
There is no time difference between Al Başrah al Qadīmah and Istanbul.
Al Başrah al Qadīmah (GMT+3) is currently the same time as Istanbul (TRT).
GMT+3: UTC+3
TRT: UTC+3
Neither Al Başrah al Qadīmah nor Istanbul is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Al Başrah al Qadīmah (9 AM–5 PM in Istanbul).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Al Başrah al Qadīmah (1:00 PM Istanbul).
Note: the working week in Iraq runs Sunday–Thursday; Friday–Saturday is the weekend, so overlap on those days is limited.
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Turkey
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- National Independence & Children's DayThu, Apr 23
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Atatürk Commemoration & Youth DayTue, May 19
- Democracy and National Unity DayWed, Jul 15
- Victory DaySun, Aug 30
- Republic DayThu, Oct 29
About these zones
Al Başrah al Qadīmah uses Arabian Standard Time. To call Iraq, dial +964.
Istanbul uses Turkey Time (TRT). To call Turkey, dial +90.
Istanbul is approximately 1,300 miles northwest of Al Başrah al Qadīmah.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Al Başrah al Qadīmah | Istanbul | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Al Başrah al Qadīmah nor Istanbul observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 4:47 AM
- Sunset
- 6:49 PM
- Day length
- 14h 2m
- Sunrise
- 5:34 AM
- Sunset
- 8:34 PM
- Day length
- 15h
Daylight overlap: 13h 16m — 5:34 AM–6:49 PM in Al Başrah al Qadīmah (5:34 AM–6:49 PM in Istanbul). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Arabian Standard Time
Other cities in Turkey Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Arabian Standard Time
- BGW
- BSR
- EBL
Airports in Turkey Time
- IST
- SAW
- ESB
- YEI
- ADB
- GZT
- DIY
- ADA
- COV
- ASR
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Al Başrah al Qadīmah in Istanbul?
- 9:00 am Al Başrah al Qadīmah is 9:00 am Istanbul.
- What is 12:00 pm Al Başrah al Qadīmah in Istanbul?
- 12:00 pm Al Başrah al Qadīmah is 12:00 pm Istanbul.
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- 12:30 pm Al Başrah al Qadīmah is 12:30 pm Istanbul.
- What is 2:00 pm Al Başrah al Qadīmah in Istanbul?
- 2:00 pm Al Başrah al Qadīmah is 2:00 pm Istanbul.
- What is 5:00 pm Al Başrah al Qadīmah in Istanbul?
- 5:00 pm Al Başrah al Qadīmah is 5:00 pm Istanbul.
- What is 11:30 pm Al Başrah al Qadīmah in Istanbul?
- 11:30 pm Al Başrah al Qadīmah is 11:30 pm Istanbul.