Erciş runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Erciş and your time
Erciş at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Van |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 39.03° N, 43.36° E |
Which time zone Erciş uses
The clocks in Erciş follow Europe/Istanbul and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 2016. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+3.
Erciş is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Erciş, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Erciş for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Erciş is
A 9:00 AM start in Erciş 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 Erciş 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 and sunset in Erciş
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The earliest sunrise in Erciş is at 4:40 AM on June 14, and the latest sunset at 7:36 PM on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Erciş
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:10 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:41 AM | 7:36 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:55 AM | 6:02 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:22 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 26 min |
When the sun is highest in Erciş
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Erciş: solar noon falls at about 12:05 PM on standard time.
Cities near Erciş
Every city below shares Erciş’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patnos | 49 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Van | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Adilcevaz | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ağrı | 81 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ahlat | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Doğubayazıt | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tatvan | 111 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Iğdır | 116 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Türkiye
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Tools for time in Erciş
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Erciş in?
Erciş uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Erciş use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Erciş last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Erciş and New York?
Erciş 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 Erciş does not.
Is Erciş on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Erciş and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Erciş?
About 14 hours 55 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 26 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.