Elbistan keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Elbistan and your time
Elbistan at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Kahramanmaraş |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 38.21° N, 37.20° E |
Elbistan time zone and clock changes
Local time in Elbistan 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 Elbistan reads the same clock as Ankara.
Clock changes in Elbistan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Elbistan for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Elbistan is
When it is 9:00 AM in Elbistan, 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 |
Elbistan 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 Elbistan
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The earliest sunrise in Elbistan is at 5:07 AM on June 14, and the latest sunset at 7:59 PM on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Elbistan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:35 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:08 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:20 AM | 6:27 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:44 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 30 min |
When the sun is highest in Elbistan
Elbistan lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:30 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Elbistan
Every city below shares Elbistan’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahramanmaraş | 73 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Malatya | 99 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Adıyaman | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gaziantep | 129 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kâhta | 133 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kadirli | 134 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nizip | 143 km (89 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kozan | 147 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Türkiye
All time zones and cities in Türkiye
Tools for time in Elbistan
- Convert a time to or from Elbistan: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Elbistan to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Elbistan and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Elbistan in?
Elbistan uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Elbistan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Elbistan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Elbistan and New York?
Elbistan 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 Elbistan does not.
Is Elbistan on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Elbistan and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Elbistan?
About 14 hours 50 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 30 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.