Edirne runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Edirne and your time
Edirne at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Edirne |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 41.68° N, 26.56° E |
Edirne time zone and clock changes
Local time in Edirne is UTC+3 year round, under the Europe/Istanbul rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 2016, and no future change is scheduled.
All of Türkiye keeps the same time, so Edirne reads the same clock as Ankara.
Clock changes in Edirne, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Edirne for 2026 or 2027.
Edirne time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Edirne, 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 |
Edirne 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, sunset and day length in Edirne
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Over the year, daylight in Edirne grows from 9 hours 9 minutes to 15 hours 12 minutes and back, a swing of 6 hours 3 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Edirne
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:17 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:39 AM | 8:52 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 7:02 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:37 AM | 5:46 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Clock time and sun time in Edirne
Edirne sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:15 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Cities near Edirne
Only 113 km (70 mi) away, Stara Zagora in Bulgaria is 1 hour behind Edirne. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kırklareli | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lüleburgaz | 73 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tekirdağ | 111 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) | 113 km (70 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Çorlu | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Burgas (Bulgaria) | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Çerkezköy | 128 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Plovdiv (Bulgaria) | 159 km (99 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
More cities in Türkiye
All time zones and cities in Türkiye
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Edirne in?
Edirne uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Edirne use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Edirne last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Edirne and New York?
Edirne 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 Edirne does not.
Is Edirne on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Edirne and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Edirne?
About 15 hours 12 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 9 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Edirne?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Edirne 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.