Kırıkkale keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Kırıkkale and your time
Kırıkkale at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Kırıkkale |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 39.85° N, 33.51° E |
Kırıkkale time zone and clock changes
Kırıkkale 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.
All of Türkiye keeps the same time, so Kırıkkale reads the same clock as Ankara.
Clock changes in Kırıkkale, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kırıkkale for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Kırıkkale and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Kırıkkale 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 |
Kırıkkale 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.
Daylight in Kırıkkale
Today
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Day length in Kırıkkale runs from 9 hours 21 minutes at the December solstice to 15 hours at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:18 PM, comes on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Kırıkkale
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:50 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:18 AM | 8:18 PM | 15 h |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:34 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:04 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 21 min |
When the sun is highest in Kırıkkale
The clock in Kırıkkale runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 12:45 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Places close to Kırıkkale
Every city below shares Kırıkkale’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ankara | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Çubuk | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gölbaşı | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Çankırı | 84 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kırşehir | 96 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yozgat | 111 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Polatlı | 121 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sorgun | 143 km (89 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Kırıkkale
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kırıkkale in?
Kırıkkale uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Kırıkkale use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Kırıkkale last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Kırıkkale and New York?
Kırıkkale 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 Kırıkkale does not.
Is Kırıkkale on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Kırıkkale and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Kırıkkale?
About 15 hours, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 21 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Kırıkkale?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Kırıkkale lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:45 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.