Fatsa keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Fatsa and your time
Fatsa at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Ordu |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 41.03° N, 37.50° E |
Fatsa time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Fatsa 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.
All of Türkiye keeps the same time, so Fatsa reads the same clock as Ankara.
Clock changes in Fatsa, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Fatsa for 2026 or 2027.
Fatsa time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Fatsa 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 Fatsa 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.
Daylight in Fatsa
Today
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Over the year, daylight in Fatsa grows from 9 hours 13 minutes to 15 hours 8 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 55 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Fatsa
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:34 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:58 AM | 8:06 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:18 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:51 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 13 min |
When the sun is highest in Fatsa
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Fatsa: solar noon falls at about 12:30 PM on standard time.
Cities near Fatsa
Every city below shares Fatsa’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ünye | 22 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ordu | 33 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Çarşamba | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Giresun | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Erbaa | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Samsun | 101 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tokat | 113 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Turhal | 139 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Türkiye
All time zones and cities in Türkiye
Tools for time in Fatsa
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Fatsa in?
Fatsa uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Fatsa use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Fatsa last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Fatsa and New York?
Fatsa 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 Fatsa does not.
Is Fatsa on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Fatsa and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Fatsa?
About 15 hours 8 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 13 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.