Elazığ runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Elazığ and your time
Elazığ at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Elazığ |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 38.67° N, 39.22° E |
Time zone in Elazığ
Elazığ 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.
Elazığ is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Elazığ, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Elazığ for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Elazığ is
When it is 9:00 AM in Elazığ, 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 |
Because Elazığ 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 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, sunset and day length in Elazığ
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Over the year, daylight in Elazığ grows from 9 hours 28 minutes to 14 hours 53 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 25 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Elazığ
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:27 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:59 AM | 7:51 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:12 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:37 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 28 min |
When the sun is highest in Elazığ
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Elazığ: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Places close to Elazığ
Every city below shares Elazığ’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akçapınar | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tunceli | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ergani | 65 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Malatya | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Siverek | 103 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kâhta | 112 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bingöl | 113 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Erzincan | 121 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Elazığ in?
Elazığ uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Elazığ use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Elazığ last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Elazığ and New York?
Elazığ 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 Elazığ does not.
Is Elazığ on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Elazığ and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Elazığ?
About 14 hours 53 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 28 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.