Current Time in Balad, Iraq 🇮🇶
Lat/Long: 34.01° N, 44.15° E
Elevation: 53 m above sea level
Population rank: #49 of 144 cities in Iraq by population
Governorate: Salah ad Din
IANA Timezone: Asia/Baghdad
Timezone: GMT+3
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Balad is in the Asia/Baghdad time zone (UTC+03:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Balad, Iraq, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Balad
Balad gets 14h 25m of daylight today. Sunrise in Balad is at 04:52 and sunset in Balad is at 19:16.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 53m near the December solstice to 14h 25m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Balad and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 18 Jun ● | 03:03 | 04:51 | 12:04 | 15:49 | 19:16 | 20:46 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 03:03 | 04:52 | 12:04 | 15:49 | 19:17 | 20:47 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 03:04 | 04:52 | 12:04 | 15:50 | 19:17 | 20:47 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 03:04 | 04:52 | 12:05 | 15:50 | 19:17 | 20:47 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 03:04 | 04:52 | 12:05 | 15:50 | 19:17 | 20:47 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 03:04 | 04:52 | 12:05 | 15:50 | 19:18 | 20:48 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 03:05 | 04:53 | 12:05 | 15:50 | 19:18 | 20:48 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Balad
Sunrise
in Balad
↑
4:52 AM
Sunset
in Balad
↓
7:16 PM
Day Length
14h 24m
Dawn
in Balad
4:22 AM
Dusk
in Balad
7:46 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Balad
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
11.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 08:18
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:25
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How Far Is Balad From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 1,452 km | SE (129deg) |
| Moscow | 2,470 km | N (350deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,287 km | ESE (113deg) |
| Paris | 3,795 km | NW (309deg) |
| London | 4,023 km | NW (313deg) |
| Hong Kong | 6,858 km | E (81deg) |
| Singapore | 7,164 km | ESE (107deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,321 km | ENE (57deg) |
Balad's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Balad and you would surface in the open ocean, near 34.0deg S, 135.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Balad
What time is it in Balad right now?
The current local time in Balad is 02:00 on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Balad follows the Asia/Baghdad time zone.
What time zone is Balad in?
Balad uses the Asia/Baghdad IANA time zone (UTC+03:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Balad?
Is Balad on daylight saving time right now?
No — Balad is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Balad today?
Today in Balad: sunrise is at 04:52 and sunset is at 19:16, giving 14h 24m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Balad tonight?
The moon phase over Balad tonight is Waxing Crescent with 11.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Balad?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Balad, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.