Hakkâri runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Hakkâri and your time
Hakkâri at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Hakkâri |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 37.57° N, 43.74° E |
Which time zone Hakkâri uses
Local time in Hakkâri 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.
All of Türkiye keeps the same time, so Hakkâri reads the same clock as Ankara.
Clock changes in Hakkâri, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Hakkâri for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Hakkâri and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Hakkâri 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 Hakkâri 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.
Daylight in Hakkâri
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Day length in Hakkâri runs from 9 hours 34 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 46 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:30 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Hakkâri
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:09 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:44 AM | 7:30 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:53 AM | 6:01 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:16 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 34 min |
When the sun is highest in Hakkâri
Hakkâri lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:05 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Hakkâri
Distance is not the same as time: Urmia (Iran) lies just 118 km (73 mi) away, yet its clock is 30 minutes ahead of Hakkâri.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yüksekova | 48 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Akre (Iraq) | 94 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Duhok (Iraq) | 103 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zakho (Iraq) | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Van | 107 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sumayl (Iraq) | 112 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Şırnak | 114 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Urmia (Iran) | 118 km (73 mi) | --:-- | 30 min ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Hakkâri in?
Hakkâri uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Hakkâri use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Hakkâri last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Hakkâri and New York?
Hakkâri 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 Hakkâri does not.
Is Hakkâri on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Hakkâri and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Hakkâri?
About 14 hours 46 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 34 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.