Anamur keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Anamur and your time
Anamur at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Mersin |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 36.08° N, 32.84° E |
Anamur time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Anamur 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.
Anamur is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Anamur, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Anamur for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Anamur and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Anamur 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 Anamur 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 Anamur
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Day length in Anamur runs from 9 hours 42 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 37 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:10 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Anamur
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:53 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:32 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:37 AM | 6:44 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:56 AM | 5:38 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Clock time and sun time in Anamur
Anamur sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 12:50 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Cities near Anamur
Only 111 km (69 mi) away, Nicosia in Cyprus is 1 hour behind Anamur. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alanya | 91 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Silifke | 104 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nicosia (Cyprus) | 111 km (69 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Karaman | 128 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Manavgat | 148 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Limassol (Cyprus) | 156 km (97 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Seydişehir | 174 km (108 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mersin | 181 km (112 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Anamur in?
Anamur uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Anamur use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Anamur last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Anamur and New York?
Anamur 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 Anamur does not.
Is Anamur on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Anamur and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Anamur?
About 14 hours 37 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 42 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Anamur?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Anamur 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.