Akşehir runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Akşehir and your time
Akşehir at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Konya |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 38.36° N, 31.42° E |
Time zone in Akşehir
Local time in Akşehir is UTC+3 year round, under the Europe/Istanbul rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 2016, and no future change is scheduled.
Akşehir is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Akşehir, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Akşehir for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Akşehir and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Akşehir: the clock reads 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 Akşehir 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.
Daylight in Akşehir
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Over the year, daylight in Akşehir grows from 9 hours 30 minutes to 14 hours 51 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 21 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Akşehir
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:58 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:31 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:43 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:08 AM | 5:37 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Clock time and sun time in Akşehir
Akşehir sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 12:55 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Cities near Akşehir
All the places listed below keep the same time as Akşehir.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolvadin | 51 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Afyonkarahisar | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Isparta | 100 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Konya | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Seydişehir | 111 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Burdur | 121 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Polatlı | 149 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Belek | 169 km (105 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Türkiye
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Tools for time in Akşehir
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Akşehir in?
Akşehir uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Akşehir use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Akşehir last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Akşehir and New York?
Akşehir 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 Akşehir does not.
Is Akşehir on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Akşehir and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Akşehir?
About 14 hours 51 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 30 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Akşehir?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Akşehir lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:55 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.