Çanakkale runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Çanakkale and your time
Çanakkale at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Canakkale |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 40.16° N, 26.41° E |
Time zone in Çanakkale
The clocks in Çanakkale 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.
Çanakkale is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Çanakkale, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Çanakkale for 2026 or 2027.
Çanakkale time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Çanakkale, 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 |
Çanakkale 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 Çanakkale
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length in Çanakkale runs from 9 hours 19 minutes at the December solstice to 15 hours 2 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:48 PM, comes on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Çanakkale
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:18 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:45 AM | 8:47 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 7:03 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:33 AM | 5:52 PM | 9 h 19 min |
Clock time and sun time in Çanakkale
The clock in Çanakkale runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:15 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near Çanakkale
All the places listed below keep the same time as Çanakkale.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biga | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ayvalık | 96 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tekirdağ | 130 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bergama | 133 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bandırma | 135 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Balıkesir | 138 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Soma | 149 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lüleburgaz | 160 km (99 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Türkiye
All time zones and cities in Türkiye
Tools for time in Çanakkale
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Çanakkale in?
Çanakkale uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Çanakkale use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Çanakkale last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Çanakkale and New York?
Çanakkale 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 Çanakkale does not.
Is Çanakkale on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Çanakkale and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Çanakkale?
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 Çanakkale?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Çanakkale lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:15 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.