Offset
There is no time difference between Istanbul and Al Başrah al Qadīmah.
Istanbul (TRT) is currently the same time as Al Başrah al Qadīmah (GMT+3).
TRT: UTC+3
GMT+3: UTC+3
Neither Istanbul nor Al Başrah al Qadīmah is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Istanbul (9 AM–5 PM in Al Başrah al Qadīmah).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Istanbul (1:00 PM Al Başrah al Qadīmah).
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
Istanbul uses Turkey Time (TRT). To call Turkey, dial +90.
Al Başrah al Qadīmah uses Arabian Standard Time. To call Iraq, dial +964.
Al Başrah al Qadīmah is approximately 1,300 miles southeast of Istanbul.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Istanbul | Al Başrah al Qadīmah | 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 Istanbul nor Al Başrah al Qadīmah 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
- 5:33 AM
- Sunset
- 8:36 PM
- Day length
- 15h 4m
- Sunrise
- 4:47 AM
- Sunset
- 6:51 PM
- Day length
- 14h 4m
Daylight overlap: 13h 19m — 5:33 AM–6:51 PM in Istanbul (5:33 AM–6:51 PM in Al Başrah al Qadīmah). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Turkey Time
Other cities in Arabian Standard Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Turkey Time
- IST
- SAW
- ESB
- YEI
- ADB
- GZT
- DIY
- ADA
- COV
- ASR
Airports in Arabian Standard Time
- BGW
- BSR
- EBL
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Istanbul in Al Başrah al Qadīmah?
- 9:00 am Istanbul is 9:00 am Al Başrah al Qadīmah.
- What is 12:00 pm Istanbul in Al Başrah al Qadīmah?
- 12:00 pm Istanbul is 12:00 pm Al Başrah al Qadīmah.
- What is 12:30 pm Istanbul in Al Başrah al Qadīmah?
- 12:30 pm Istanbul is 12:30 pm Al Başrah al Qadīmah.
- What is 2:00 pm Istanbul in Al Başrah al Qadīmah?
- 2:00 pm Istanbul is 2:00 pm Al Başrah al Qadīmah.
- What is 5:00 pm Istanbul in Al Başrah al Qadīmah?
- 5:00 pm Istanbul is 5:00 pm Al Başrah al Qadīmah.
- What is 11:30 pm Istanbul in Al Başrah al Qadīmah?
- 11:30 pm Istanbul is 11:30 pm Al Başrah al Qadīmah.