Izmir keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Izmir and your time
Izmir at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | İzmir Province |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 38.41° N, 27.14° E |
Time zone in Izmir
The clocks in Izmir 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.
All of Türkiye keeps the same time, so Izmir reads the same clock as Ankara.
Clock changes in Izmir, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Izmir for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Izmir and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Izmir: the clock reads 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 Izmir 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Izmir
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The earliest sunrise in Izmir is at 5:47 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset at 8:39 PM on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Izmir
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:15 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:48 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 7:00 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:25 AM | 5:54 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Clock time and sun time in Izmir
Izmir sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:10 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Places close to Izmir
All the places listed below keep the same time as Izmir.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menemen | 22 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Torbalı | 31 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Manisa | 33 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Urla | 34 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Turgutlu | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kuşadası | 62 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ödemiş | 75 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Söke | 78 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Türkiye
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Izmir in?
Izmir uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Izmir use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Izmir last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Izmir and New York?
Izmir 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 Izmir does not.
Is Izmir on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Izmir and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Izmir?
About 14 hours 51 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 29 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Izmir?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Izmir lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:10 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.