Gemlik keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Gemlik and your time
Gemlik at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Bursa Province |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 40.43° N, 29.16° E |
Which time zone Gemlik uses
Gemlik 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.
All of Türkiye keeps the same time, so Gemlik reads the same clock as Ankara.
Clock changes in Gemlik, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Gemlik for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Gemlik and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Gemlik, 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 |
Gemlik never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
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 Gemlik
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Gemlik runs from 9 hours 17 minutes at the December solstice to 15 hours 4 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:38 PM, comes on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Gemlik
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:07 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:33 AM | 8:37 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:52 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:23 AM | 5:40 PM | 9 h 17 min |
When the sun is highest in Gemlik
Gemlik sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:05 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Places close to Gemlik
Every city below shares Gemlik’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orhangazi | 14 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yalova | 27 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bursa | 27 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gebze | 47 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Inegöl | 49 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Istanbul | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Izmit | 75 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bilecik | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Türkiye
All time zones and cities in Türkiye
Tools for time in Gemlik
- Convert a time to or from Gemlik: 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 Gemlik in?
Gemlik uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Gemlik use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Gemlik last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Gemlik and New York?
Gemlik 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 Gemlik does not.
Is Gemlik on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Gemlik and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Gemlik?
About 15 hours 4 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 17 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Gemlik?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Gemlik lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:05 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.