Giresun runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Giresun and your time
Giresun at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Giresun |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 40.92° N, 38.39° E |
Giresun time zone and clock changes
Local time in Giresun 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.
Giresun is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Giresun, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Giresun for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Giresun and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Giresun 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 |
Giresun 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Giresun
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Day length in Giresun runs from 9 hours 14 minutes at the December solstice to 15 hours 7 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:02 PM, comes on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Giresun
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:30 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:55 AM | 8:02 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:15 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:48 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 14 min |
When the sun is highest in Giresun
Giresun lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:25 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Giresun
Every city below shares Giresun’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordu | 42 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fatsa | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ünye | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gümüşhane | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Trabzon | 113 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Çarşamba | 143 km (89 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Erbaa | 156 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Erzincan | 161 km (100 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Giresun in?
Giresun uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Giresun use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Giresun last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Giresun and New York?
Giresun 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 Giresun does not.
Is Giresun on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Giresun and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Giresun?
About 15 hours 7 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 14 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.