Gaziantep keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Gaziantep and your time
Gaziantep at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Gaziantep |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 37.06° N, 37.38° E |
Which time zone Gaziantep uses
Local time in Gaziantep 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.
Gaziantep is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Gaziantep, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Gaziantep for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Gaziantep is
When it is 9:00 AM in Gaziantep, 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 Gaziantep 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 Gaziantep
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Day length in Gaziantep runs from 9 hours 37 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 43 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:54 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Gaziantep
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:34 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:11 AM | 7:54 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:19 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:40 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Clock time and sun time in Gaziantep
Gaziantep 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.
Cities near Gaziantep
All the places listed below keep the same time as Gaziantep.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nizip | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kilis | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kahramanmaraş | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| al-Bab (Syria) | 78 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suruç | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Aleppo (Syria) | 97 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Osmaniye | 101 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dörtyol | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Türkiye
All time zones and cities in Türkiye
Tools for time in Gaziantep
- Convert a time to or from Gaziantep: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Gaziantep in?
Gaziantep uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Gaziantep use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Gaziantep last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Gaziantep and New York?
Gaziantep 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 Gaziantep does not.
Is Gaziantep on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Gaziantep and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Gaziantep?
About 14 hours 43 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 37 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.