Izmit runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Izmit and your time
Izmit at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Kocaeli |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 40.76° N, 29.93° E |
Izmit time zone and clock changes
Izmit 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.
Izmit is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Izmit, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Izmit for 2026 or 2027.
Izmit time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Izmit, it 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 |
Izmit 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 Izmit
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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The earliest sunrise in Izmit is at 5:28 AM on June 14, and the latest sunset at 8:36 PM on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Izmit
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:04 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:29 AM | 8:35 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:49 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:21 AM | 5:36 PM | 9 h 15 min |
Clock time and sun time in Izmit
The clock in Izmit runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:00 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near Izmit
All the places listed below keep the same time as Izmit.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adapazarı | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gebze | 42 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yalova | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Orhangazi | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bilecik | 69 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gemlik | 75 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Inegöl | 84 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Istanbul | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Türkiye
All time zones and cities in Türkiye
Tools for time in Izmit
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Izmit in?
Izmit uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Izmit use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Izmit last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Izmit and New York?
Izmit 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 Izmit does not.
Is Izmit on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Izmit and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Izmit?
About 15 hours 6 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Izmit?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Izmit lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:00 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.