Karabük keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Karabük and your time
Karabük at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Karabük Province |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 41.20° N, 32.63° E |
Which time zone Karabük uses
Local time in Karabük 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.
Karabük is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Karabük, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Karabük for 2026 or 2027.
Karabük time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Karabük: 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 Karabük 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 Karabük
Today
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The earliest sunrise in Karabük is at 5:16 AM on June 14, and the latest sunset at 8:26 PM on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Karabük
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:53 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:17 AM | 8:26 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:38 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:11 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 12 min |
When the sun is highest in Karabük
Karabük sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 12:50 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Cities near Karabük
Every city below shares Karabük’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartın | 54 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zonguldak | 75 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kastamonu | 98 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bolu | 100 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ereğli | 102 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Çankırı | 107 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Çubuk | 113 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Düzce | 129 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Türkiye
All time zones and cities in Türkiye
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Karabük in?
Karabük uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Karabük use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Karabük last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Karabük and New York?
Karabük 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 Karabük does not.
Is Karabük on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Karabük and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Karabük?
About 15 hours 9 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 12 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Karabük?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Karabük 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.