Çankırı runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Çankırı and your time
Çankırı at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Çankırı |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 40.60° N, 33.62° E |
Which time zone Çankırı uses
Çankırı 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.
Çankırı is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Çankırı, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Çankırı for 2026 or 2027.
Çankırı time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Çankırı, 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 |
Çankırı 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 Çankırı
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Over the year, daylight in Çankırı grows from 9 hours 16 minutes to 15 hours 5 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 49 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Çankırı
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:49 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:15 AM | 8:20 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:34 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:06 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 16 min |
Clock time and sun time in Çankırı
Çankırı sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 12:45 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Places close to Çankırı
All the places listed below keep the same time as Çankırı.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Çubuk | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kırıkkale | 84 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kastamonu | 88 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ankara | 99 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Karabük | 107 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gölbaşı | 113 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Çorum | 113 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yozgat | 133 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Çankırı in?
Çankırı uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Çankırı use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Çankırı last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Çankırı and New York?
Çankırı 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 Çankırı does not.
Is Çankırı on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Çankırı and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Çankırı?
About 15 hours 5 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 16 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Çankırı?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Çankırı lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:45 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.