Today in Basra, Iraq, the sun rises at 4:53 AM and sets at 6:55 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 2m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Basra is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Basra
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Basra runs from N/A to 5:28 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:20 PM and lasts until 6:55 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Basra sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Basra falls exactly at 11:54 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 47.94 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Basra in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Basra?
At Basra's latitude of 30.4952371°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 450.75° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Basra are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 30.4952371, 47.8090981. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Basra (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Basra versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:53 AM | 6:55 PM | 14h 2m |
| 2025 | 4:53 AM | 6:55 PM | 14h 2m |
| 2021 | 4:53 AM | 6:55 PM | 14h 2m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Basra today?
In Basra, the sun rises at exactly 4:53 AM and sets at 6:55 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 2m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Basra today?
Today, morning golden hour in Basra runs from N/A to 5:28 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:20 PM and lasts until 6:53 PM.
Why does sunrise in Basra shift every day?
At Basra's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 450.75° (E). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Basra at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:54 AM when the sun reaches 47.94. This produces very high UV, typical of Basra in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Basra changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 4:53 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:53 AM.