Iskenderun runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Iskenderun and your time
Iskenderun at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Hatay |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 36.59° N, 36.17° E |
Which time zone Iskenderun uses
Iskenderun 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.
Iskenderun is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Iskenderun, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Iskenderun for 2026 or 2027.
Iskenderun time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Iskenderun 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 |
Iskenderun 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Iskenderun
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length in Iskenderun runs from 9 hours 40 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 40 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:58 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Iskenderun
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:39 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:17 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:24 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:44 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 40 min |
When the sun is highest in Iskenderun
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Iskenderun: solar noon falls at about 12:35 PM on standard time.
Places close to Iskenderun
Every city below shares Iskenderun’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kırıkhan | 19 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dörtyol | 28 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Arsuz | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Antakya | 42 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Reyhanlı | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Osmaniye | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hamidiye | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Samandağ | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Iskenderun in?
Iskenderun uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Iskenderun use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Iskenderun last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Iskenderun and New York?
Iskenderun 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 Iskenderun does not.
Is Iskenderun on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Iskenderun and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Iskenderun?
About 14 hours 40 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 40 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.