Diyarbakır keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Diyarbakır and your time
Diyarbakır at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Diyarbakır Province |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 37.91° N, 40.22° E |
Which time zone Diyarbakır uses
Diyarbakır 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 Diyarbakır reads the same clock as Ankara.
Clock changes in Diyarbakır, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Diyarbakır for 2026 or 2027.
Diyarbakır time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Diyarbakır 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 Diyarbakır 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 and sunset in Diyarbakır
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Over the year, daylight in Diyarbakır grows from 9 hours 32 minutes to 14 hours 48 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 16 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Diyarbakır
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:23 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:57 AM | 7:45 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:31 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 32 min |
When the sun is highest in Diyarbakır
Diyarbakır lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Diyarbakır
Every city below shares Diyarbakır’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismil | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ergani | 57 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Silvan | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Batman | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Siverek | 81 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mardin | 81 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kızıltepe | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Viranşehir | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Diyarbakır in?
Diyarbakır uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Diyarbakır use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Diyarbakır last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Diyarbakır and New York?
Diyarbakır 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 Diyarbakır does not.
Is Diyarbakır on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Diyarbakır and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Diyarbakır?
About 14 hours 48 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 32 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.