Aksaray keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Aksaray and your time
Aksaray at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Aksaray |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 38.37° N, 34.03° E |
Which time zone Aksaray uses
Aksaray 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.
Aksaray is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Aksaray, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Aksaray for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Aksaray is
A 9:00 AM start in Aksaray 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 Aksaray 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 and sunset in Aksaray
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Day length in Aksaray runs from 9 hours 29 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 51 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:12 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Aksaray
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:48 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:20 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:32 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:57 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 29 min |
When the sun is highest in Aksaray
The clock in Aksaray runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 12:45 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near Aksaray
Every city below shares Aksaray’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevşehir | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Niğde | 73 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kırşehir | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ereğli | 96 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kayseri | 133 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Konya | 146 km (91 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Karaman | 150 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kırıkkale | 170 km (105 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Türkiye
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Aksaray in?
Aksaray uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Aksaray use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Aksaray last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Aksaray and New York?
Aksaray 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 Aksaray does not.
Is Aksaray on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Aksaray and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Aksaray?
About 14 hours 51 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 29 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Aksaray?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Aksaray lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:45 PM on standard time.
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.