Bilecik keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Bilecik and your time
Bilecik at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Bilecik |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 40.14° N, 29.98° E |
Which time zone Bilecik uses
The clocks in Bilecik 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.
Bilecik is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Bilecik, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Bilecik for 2026 or 2027.
Bilecik time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Bilecik: 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 Bilecik 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.
Daylight in Bilecik
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Day length in Bilecik runs from 9 hours 19 minutes at the December solstice to 15 hours 2 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:34 PM, comes on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Bilecik
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:04 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:31 AM | 8:33 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:48 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:19 AM | 5:38 PM | 9 h 19 min |
When the sun is highest in Bilecik
Bilecik sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:00 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Places close to Bilecik
Every city below shares Bilecik’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozüyük | 26 km (16 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Inegöl | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Eskişehir | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Orhangazi | 69 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Izmit | 69 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gemlik | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tavşanlı | 78 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bursa | 78 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bilecik in?
Bilecik uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Bilecik use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Bilecik last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Bilecik and New York?
Bilecik 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 Bilecik does not.
Is Bilecik on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Bilecik and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Bilecik?
About 15 hours 2 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 19 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Bilecik?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Bilecik lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:00 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.