Bitlis keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Bitlis and your time
Bitlis at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Bitlis |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 38.40° N, 42.11° E |
Which time zone Bitlis uses
The clocks in Bitlis 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.
Bitlis is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Bitlis, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Bitlis for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Bitlis and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Bitlis 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 |
Bitlis 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Bitlis
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Bitlis runs from 9 hours 29 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 51 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:40 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Bitlis
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:15 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:48 AM | 7:39 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:00 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:25 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Clock time and sun time in Bitlis
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Bitlis: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time.
Cities near Bitlis
All the places listed below keep the same time as Bitlis.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tatvan | 18 km (11 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ahlat | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Siirt | 54 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Muş | 65 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Adilcevaz | 70 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Silvan | 100 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Batman | 103 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Şırnak | 103 km (64 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 Bitlis in?
Bitlis uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Bitlis use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Bitlis last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Bitlis and New York?
Bitlis 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 Bitlis does not.
Is Bitlis on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Bitlis and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Bitlis?
About 14 hours 51 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 29 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.