Antakya runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Antakya and your time
Antakya at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Hatay |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 36.21° N, 36.16° E |
Which time zone Antakya uses
The clocks in Antakya 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.
All of Türkiye keeps the same time, so Antakya reads the same clock as Ankara.
Clock changes in Antakya, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Antakya for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Antakya and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Antakya: 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 Antakya 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 is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Antakya
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Day length in Antakya runs from 9 hours 42 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 38 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:57 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Antakya
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:39 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:18 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:24 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:43 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 42 min |
When the sun is highest in Antakya
Antakya lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:35 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Antakya
Every city below shares Antakya’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samandağ | 22 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Arsuz | 33 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kırıkhan | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Reyhanlı | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Iskenderun | 42 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Idlib (Syria) | 53 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dörtyol | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Latakia (Syria) | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Türkiye
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Tools for time in Antakya
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Antakya in?
Antakya uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Antakya use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Antakya last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Antakya and New York?
Antakya 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 Antakya does not.
Is Antakya on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Antakya and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Antakya?
About 14 hours 38 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 42 minutes of daylight.
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.