Gebze keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Gebze and your time
Gebze at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Kocaeli |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 40.80° N, 29.43° E |
Time zone in Gebze
Gebze 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.
Gebze is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Gebze, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Gebze for 2026 or 2027.
Gebze time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Gebze 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 Gebze 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Gebze
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The earliest sunrise in Gebze is at 5:30 AM on June 14, and the latest sunset at 8:38 PM on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Gebze
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:06 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:31 AM | 8:37 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:51 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:23 AM | 5:38 PM | 9 h 15 min |
Clock time and sun time in Gebze
Gebze sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:00 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Cities near Gebze
All the places listed below keep the same time as Gebze.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yalova | 21 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Orhangazi | 36 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Izmit | 42 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Istanbul | 47 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gemlik | 47 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bursa | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Inegöl | 81 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Adapazarı | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Türkiye
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Tools for time in Gebze
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Gebze in?
Gebze uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Gebze use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Gebze last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Gebze and New York?
Gebze 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 Gebze does not.
Is Gebze on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Gebze and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Gebze?
About 15 hours 6 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Gebze?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Gebze lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:00 PM on standard time.
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.