Bandırma runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Bandırma and your time
Bandırma at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Balıkesir |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 40.35° N, 27.98° E |
Time zone in Bandırma
The clocks in Bandırma 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.
Bandırma is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Bandırma, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Bandırma for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Bandırma is
Take 9:00 AM in Bandırma: 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 |
Bandırma 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 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, sunset and day length in Bandırma
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Over the year, daylight in Bandırma grows from 9 hours 18 minutes to 15 hours 3 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 45 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Bandırma
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:12 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:38 AM | 8:42 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:27 AM | 5:45 PM | 9 h 18 min |
Clock time and sun time in Bandırma
Bandırma sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:10 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Cities near Bandırma
All the places listed below keep the same time as Bandırma.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mustafakemalpaşa | 51 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Biga | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Balıkesir | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tekirdağ | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Çorlu | 91 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bursa | 94 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gemlik | 101 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Çerkezköy | 104 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Türkiye
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bandırma in?
Bandırma uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Bandırma use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Bandırma last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Bandırma and New York?
Bandırma 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 Bandırma does not.
Is Bandırma on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Bandırma and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Bandırma?
About 15 hours 3 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 18 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Bandırma?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Bandırma 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.