Bursa runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Bursa and your time
Bursa at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Bursa Province |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 40.20° N, 29.06° E |
Bursa time zone and clock changes
Bursa follows the Europe/Istanbul time zone and stays on UTC+3 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 2016; the tz database lists no change after that.
All of Türkiye keeps the same time, so Bursa reads the same clock as Ankara.
Clock changes in Bursa, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Bursa for 2026 or 2027.
Bursa time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Bursa, 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 |
Because Bursa 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Bursa
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Over the year, daylight in Bursa grows from 9 hours 18 minutes to 15 hours 2 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 44 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Bursa
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:08 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:34 AM | 8:37 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:52 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:23 AM | 5:41 PM | 9 h 18 min |
Clock time and sun time in Bursa
Bursa sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:05 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Places close to Bursa
All the places listed below keep the same time as Bursa.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemlik | 27 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Orhangazi | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Inegöl | 41 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yalova | 54 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mustafakemalpaşa | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gebze | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bilecik | 78 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tavşanlı | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Bursa
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bursa in?
Bursa uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Bursa use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Bursa last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Bursa and New York?
Bursa 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 Bursa does not.
Is Bursa on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Bursa and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Bursa?
About 15 hours 2 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 Bursa?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Bursa lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:05 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.