Kayseri keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Kayseri and your time
Kayseri at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Kayseri |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 38.73° N, 35.49° E |
Time zone in Kayseri
The clocks in Kayseri 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 Kayseri reads the same clock as Ankara.
Clock changes in Kayseri, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kayseri for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Kayseri is
When it is 9:00 AM in Kayseri, 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 |
Kayseri 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Kayseri
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Over the year, daylight in Kayseri grows from 9 hours 27 minutes to 14 hours 53 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 26 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Kayseri
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:42 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:13 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:26 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:52 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 27 min |
When the sun is highest in Kayseri
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Kayseri: solar noon falls at about 12:40 PM on standard time.
Cities near Kayseri
Every city below shares Kayseri’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevşehir | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Niğde | 110 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sorgun | 123 km (76 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kırşehir | 123 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Aksaray | 133 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yozgat | 134 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kozan | 145 km (90 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Elbistan | 160 km (100 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 Kayseri in?
Kayseri uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Kayseri use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Kayseri last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Kayseri and New York?
Kayseri 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 Kayseri does not.
Is Kayseri on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Kayseri and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Kayseri?
About 14 hours 53 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 27 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.