Kırıkhan keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Kırıkhan and your time
Kırıkhan at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Hatay |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 36.50° N, 36.36° E |
Kırıkhan time zone and clock changes
Kırıkhan 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.
Kırıkhan is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Kırıkhan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kırıkhan for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Kırıkhan is
Take 9:00 AM in Kırıkhan: 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 Kırıkhan 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 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, sunset and day length in Kırıkhan
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The earliest sunrise in Kırıkhan is at 5:16 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset at 7:57 PM on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Kırıkhan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:39 AM | 6:46 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:17 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:23 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:43 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Clock time and sun time in Kırıkhan
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Kırıkhan: solar noon falls at about 12:35 PM on standard time.
Cities near Kırıkhan
All the places listed below keep the same time as Kırıkhan.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iskenderun | 19 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Reyhanlı | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Antakya | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dörtyol | 39 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Arsuz | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Samandağ | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Osmaniye | 65 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Idlib (Syria) | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Türkiye
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Tools for time in Kırıkhan
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kırıkhan in?
Kırıkhan uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Kırıkhan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Kırıkhan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Kırıkhan and New York?
Kırıkhan 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 Kırıkhan does not.
Is Kırıkhan on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Kırıkhan and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Kırıkhan?
About 14 hours 39 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.