Ankara keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Ankara and your time
Ankara at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Ankara |
| Capital of | Türkiye |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 39.92° N, 32.85° E |
Time zone in Ankara
Ankara 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.
Ankara is the capital, and all of Türkiye keeps this time.
Clock changes in Ankara, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Ankara for 2026 or 2027.
Ankara time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Ankara 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 |
Ankara never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
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 Ankara
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Over the year, daylight in Ankara grows from 9 hours 20 minutes to 15 hours and back, a swing of 5 hours 40 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Ankara
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:52 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:20 AM | 8:21 PM | 15 h |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:37 AM | 6:44 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:07 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Clock time and sun time in Ankara
Ankara 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.
Places close to Ankara
All the places listed below keep the same time as Ankara.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Çubuk | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kırıkkale | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Polatlı | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Çankırı | 99 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bolu | 139 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kırşehir | 141 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Karabük | 144 km (90 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yozgat | 167 km (104 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Türkiye
All time zones and cities in Türkiye
Tools for time in Ankara
- Convert a time to or from Ankara: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Ankara to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Ankara and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ankara in?
Ankara uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Ankara use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Ankara last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Ankara and New York?
Ankara 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 Ankara does not.
How long is the longest day in Ankara?
About 15 hours, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 20 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Ankara?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Ankara 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.