Bismil keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Bismil and your time
Bismil at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Diyarbakır Province |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 37.85° N, 40.66° E |
Bismil time zone and clock changes
Local time in Bismil 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.
Bismil is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Bismil, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Bismil for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Bismil and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Bismil 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 |
Bismil 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 and sunset in Bismil
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The earliest sunrise in Bismil is at 4:55 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset at 7:44 PM on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Bismil
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:21 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:55 AM | 7:43 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:06 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:29 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Clock time and sun time in Bismil
Bismil lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:15 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Bismil
All the places listed below keep the same time as Bismil.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diyarbakır | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Batman | 42 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Silvan | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mardin | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kızıltepe | 73 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Midyat | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ergani | 92 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nusaybin | 99 km (62 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 Bismil in?
Bismil uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Bismil use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Bismil last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Bismil and New York?
Bismil 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 Bismil does not.
Is Bismil on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Bismil and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Bismil?
About 14 hours 47 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 32 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.