Biga runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Biga and your time
Biga at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Canakkale |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 40.23° N, 27.24° E |
Time zone in Biga
Local time in Biga is UTC+3 year round, under the Europe/Istanbul rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 2016, and no future change is scheduled.
Biga is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Biga, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Biga for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Biga is
When it is 9:00 AM in Biga, it 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 |
Biga 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 Biga
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Over the year, daylight in Biga 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 Biga
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:15 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:42 AM | 8:44 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:59 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:30 AM | 5:48 PM | 9 h 18 min |
Clock time and sun time in Biga
The clock in Biga 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 Biga
All the places listed below keep the same time as Biga.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandırma | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Çanakkale | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Balıkesir | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tekirdağ | 86 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mustafakemalpaşa | 101 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ayvalık | 111 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Çorlu | 114 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Soma | 120 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Türkiye
All time zones and cities in Türkiye
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Biga in?
Biga uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Biga use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Biga last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Biga and New York?
Biga 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 Biga does not.
Is Biga on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Biga and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Biga?
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 Biga?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Biga 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.