Balıkesir runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Balıkesir and your time
Balıkesir at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Balıkesir |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 39.65° N, 27.89° E |
Time zone in Balıkesir
Balıkesir 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.
Balıkesir is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Balıkesir, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Balıkesir for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Balıkesir and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Balıkesir 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 |
Balıkesir 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 Balıkesir
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Over the year, daylight in Balıkesir grows from 9 hours 22 minutes to 14 hours 59 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 37 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Balıkesir
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:12 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:41 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:57 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:26 AM | 5:47 PM | 9 h 22 min |
Clock time and sun time in Balıkesir
The clock in Balıkesir runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:10 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near Balıkesir
All the places listed below keep the same time as Balıkesir.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soma | 57 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mustafakemalpaşa | 62 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bandırma | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Akhisar | 81 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bergama | 84 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Biga | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ayvalık | 109 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bursa | 117 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Türkiye
All time zones and cities in Türkiye
Tools for time in Balıkesir
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Balıkesir in?
Balıkesir uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Balıkesir use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Balıkesir last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Balıkesir and New York?
Balıkesir 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 Balıkesir does not.
Is Balıkesir on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Balıkesir and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Balıkesir?
About 14 hours 59 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 22 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Balıkesir?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Balıkesir lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:10 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.