Current Time in Karbala, Iraq 🇮🇶
Lat/Long: 32.62° N, 44.02° E
Elevation: 32 m above sea level
Population rank: #7 of 144 cities in Iraq by population
Governorate: Muḩāfaz̧at Karbalā’
IANA Timezone: Asia/Baghdad
Timezone: GMT+3
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Karbala 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 Karbala, Iraq, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Karbala
Karbala gets 14h 17m of daylight today. Sunrise in Karbala is at 04:56 and sunset in Karbala is at 19:13.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 00m near the December solstice to 14h 18m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Karbala and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 18 Jun ● | 03:11 | 04:56 | 12:04 | 15:46 | 19:13 | 20:43 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 03:11 | 04:56 | 12:05 | 15:47 | 19:14 | 20:44 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 03:11 | 04:56 | 12:05 | 15:47 | 19:14 | 20:44 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 03:11 | 04:56 | 12:05 | 15:47 | 19:14 | 20:44 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 03:11 | 04:56 | 12:05 | 15:47 | 19:14 | 20:44 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 03:12 | 04:57 | 12:06 | 15:47 | 19:14 | 20:44 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 03:12 | 04:57 | 12:06 | 15:48 | 19:15 | 20:45 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Karbala
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Moon Phases & Times for Karbala
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How Far Is Karbala From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 1,369 km | SE (124deg) |
| Moscow | 2,620 km | N (351deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,241 km | ESE (111deg) |
| Paris | 3,883 km | NW (310deg) |
| London | 4,120 km | NW (314deg) |
| Hong Kong | 6,895 km | E (80deg) |
| Singapore | 7,131 km | ESE (106deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,416 km | ENE (57deg) |
Karbala's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Karbala and you would surface in the open ocean, near 32.6deg S, 136.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Karbala
What time is it in Karbala right now?
The current local time in Karbala is 12:23 on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Karbala follows the Asia/Baghdad time zone.
What time zone is Karbala in?
Karbala 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 Karbala?
Is Karbala on daylight saving time right now?
No — Karbala is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Karbala today?
Today in Karbala: sunrise is at 04:56 and sunset is at 19:13, giving 14h 17m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Karbala tonight?
The moon phase over Karbala tonight is Waxing Crescent with 15.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Karbala?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Karbala, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.

