Time difference

Time Difference Between New York and Basra

Basra is 7 hours ahead of New York. The current difference is 7 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

New YorkUnited States 🇺🇸

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America/New_YorkUTC−4
BasraIraq 🇮🇶

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Asia/BaghdadUTC+3
02 — Difference

New York vs Basra

Basra is 7 hours ahead of New York. When it is 12:00 in New York, it is 19:00 in Basra.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

New York
UTC−4
Basra
UTC+3
Difference
7 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between New York and Basra working hours (09:00–17:00) is 16:00–17:00 Basra time — that's 09:00–10:00 in New York — about 1 hour of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

New York observes daylight saving time while Basra does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
7 hours
New York zone
America/New_York
Basra zone
Asia/Baghdad
New York offset
UTC−4
Basra offset
UTC+3
New York DST
Yes
Basra DST
No
Countries
United States · Iraq
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between New York and Basra?

Basra is 7 hours ahead of New York right now.

Is New York ahead of Basra?

No, New York is 7 hours behind Basra.

Do New York and Basra observe daylight saving time?

New York observes daylight saving time while Basra does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between New York and Basra?

A good window is 16:00–17:00 in Basra (09:00–10:00 in New York), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.