Kırklareli keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Kırklareli and your time
Kırklareli at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Kırklareli |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 41.74° N, 27.23° E |
Which time zone Kırklareli uses
Kırklareli 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 Kırklareli reads the same clock as Ankara.
Clock changes in Kırklareli, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kırklareli for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Kırklareli is
A 9:00 AM start in Kırklareli 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 |
Because Kırklareli 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 Kırklareli
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The earliest sunrise in Kırklareli is at 5:36 AM on June 15, and the latest sunset at 8:50 PM on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Kırklareli
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:15 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:37 AM | 8:49 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:59 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:35 AM | 5:43 PM | 9 h 9 min |
When the sun is highest in Kırklareli
The clock in Kırklareli runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:10 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Places close to Kırklareli
Distance is not the same as time: Burgas (Bulgaria) lies just 88 km (55 mi) away, yet its clock is 1 hour behind Kırklareli.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lüleburgaz | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Edirne | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Çorlu | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Çerkezköy | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tekirdağ | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Burgas (Bulgaria) | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) | 152 km (94 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Istanbul | 165 km (102 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Kırklareli
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kırklareli in?
Kırklareli uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Kırklareli use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Kırklareli last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Kırklareli and New York?
Kırklareli 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 Kırklareli does not.
Is Kırklareli on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Kırklareli and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Kırklareli?
About 15 hours 13 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 9 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Kırklareli?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Kırklareli lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:10 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.