Çubuk runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Çubuk and your time
Çubuk at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Ankara |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 40.24° N, 33.03° E |
Çubuk time zone and clock changes
Çubuk 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.
Çubuk is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Çubuk, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Çubuk for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Çubuk is
A 9:00 AM start in Çubuk 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 |
Çubuk 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 Çubuk
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length in Çubuk runs from 9 hours 18 minutes at the December solstice to 15 hours 3 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:22 PM, comes on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Çubuk
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:52 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:18 AM | 8:21 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:36 AM | 6:44 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:07 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 18 min |
Clock time and sun time in Çubuk
Çubuk sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 12:50 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Places close to Çubuk
All the places listed below keep the same time as Çubuk.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ankara | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gölbaşı | 53 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kırıkkale | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Çankırı | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Polatlı | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Karabük | 113 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bolu | 133 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kastamonu | 141 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Çubuk in?
Çubuk uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Çubuk use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Çubuk last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Çubuk and New York?
Çubuk 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 Çubuk does not.
Is Çubuk on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Çubuk and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Çubuk?
About 15 hours 3 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 Çubuk?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Çubuk lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:50 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.