Erzincan keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Erzincan and your time
Erzincan at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Erzincan |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 39.74° N, 39.49° E |
Erzincan time zone and clock changes
Erzincan 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.
Erzincan is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Erzincan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Erzincan for 2026 or 2027.
Erzincan time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Erzincan, 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 Erzincan 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 Erzincan
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Day length in Erzincan runs from 9 hours 21 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 59 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:54 PM, comes on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Erzincan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:26 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:54 AM | 7:54 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:10 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:39 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 21 min |
When the sun is highest in Erzincan
Erzincan 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.
Cities near Erzincan
Every city below shares Erzincan’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunceli | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gümüşhane | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bayburt | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Akçapınar | 100 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Elazığ | 121 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bingöl | 128 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Trabzon | 142 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Erzurum | 154 km (96 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Türkiye
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Erzincan in?
Erzincan uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Erzincan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Erzincan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Erzincan and New York?
Erzincan 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 Erzincan does not.
Is Erzincan on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Erzincan and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Erzincan?
About 14 hours 59 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 21 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.