Alanya keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Alanya and your time
Alanya at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Antalya |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 36.54° N, 32.00° E |
Time zone in Alanya
The clocks in Alanya follow Europe/Istanbul and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 2016. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+3.
Alanya is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Alanya, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Alanya for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Alanya and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Alanya 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 Alanya 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 Alanya
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Over the year, daylight in Alanya grows from 9 hours 40 minutes to 14 hours 40 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours.
Daylight through the year in Alanya
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:34 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:41 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:00 AM | 5:40 PM | 9 h 40 min |
When the sun is highest in Alanya
The clock in Alanya runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 12:50 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near Alanya
Every city below shares Alanya’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manavgat | 57 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Belek | 91 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Anamur | 91 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Seydişehir | 98 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Antalya | 123 km (76 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Karaman | 129 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Konya | 154 km (96 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Silifke | 174 km (108 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Türkiye
All time zones and cities in Türkiye
Tools for time in Alanya
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Alanya in?
Alanya uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Alanya use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Alanya last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Alanya and New York?
Alanya 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 Alanya does not.
Is Alanya on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Alanya and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Alanya?
About 14 hours 40 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 40 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Alanya?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Alanya lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:50 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.