Akçapınar keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Akçapınar and your time
Akçapınar at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Tunceli |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 38.95° N, 38.94° E |
Which time zone Akçapınar uses
Akçapınar follows the Europe/Istanbul time zone and stays on UTC+3 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 2016; the tz database lists no change after that.
Akçapınar is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Akçapınar, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Akçapınar for 2026 or 2027.
Akçapınar time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Akçapınar, it is 1:00 AM in New York, 5:00 PM in Sydney and 10:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind | 5 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
Because Akçapınar keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Akçapınar
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Day length in Akçapınar runs from 9 hours 26 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 54 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:54 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Akçapınar
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:28 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:59 AM | 7:53 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:13 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:39 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Clock time and sun time in Akçapınar
Akçapınar lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:25 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Akçapınar
All the places listed below keep the same time as Akçapınar.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elazığ | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tunceli | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Malatya | 86 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Erzincan | 100 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ergani | 103 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kâhta | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bingöl | 134 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Siverek | 137 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Akçapınar
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Akçapınar in?
Akçapınar uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Akçapınar use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Akçapınar last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Akçapınar and New York?
Akçapınar is 8 hours ahead of New York in January and 7 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Akçapınar does not.
Is Akçapınar on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Akçapınar and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Akçapınar?
About 14 hours 54 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 26 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.