Gölbaşı runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Gölbaşı and your time
Gölbaşı at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Ankara |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 39.79° N, 32.81° E |
Which time zone Gölbaşı uses
The clocks in Gölbaşı 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.
Gölbaşı is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Gölbaşı, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Gölbaşı for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Gölbaşı and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Gölbaşı 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 |
Gölbaşı 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 Gölbaşı
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Gölbaşı grows from 9 hours 21 minutes to 15 hours and back, a swing of 5 hours 39 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Gölbaşı
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:53 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:21 AM | 8:20 PM | 15 h |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:37 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:06 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 21 min |
When the sun is highest in Gölbaşı
The clock in Gölbaşı runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 12:50 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near Gölbaşı
Every city below shares Gölbaşı’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ankara | 15 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Çubuk | 53 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kırıkkale | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Polatlı | 62 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Çankırı | 113 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kırşehir | 137 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bolu | 147 km (91 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Karabük | 158 km (98 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Gölbaşı in?
Gölbaşı uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Gölbaşı use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Gölbaşı last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Gölbaşı and New York?
Gölbaşı 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 Gölbaşı does not.
Is Gölbaşı on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Gölbaşı and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Gölbaşı?
About 15 hours, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 21 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Gölbaşı?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Gölbaşı lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:50 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.