Kızıltepe runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Kızıltepe and your time
Kızıltepe at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Mardin |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 37.19° N, 40.58° E |
Which time zone Kızıltepe uses
Local time in Kızıltepe 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.
All of Türkiye keeps the same time, so Kızıltepe reads the same clock as Ankara.
Clock changes in Kızıltepe, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kızıltepe for 2026 or 2027.
Kızıltepe time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Kızıltepe, 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 |
Because Kızıltepe 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 Kızıltepe
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Over the year, daylight in Kızıltepe grows from 9 hours 36 minutes to 14 hours 43 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 7 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Kızıltepe
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:22 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:58 AM | 7:41 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:06 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:28 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 36 min |
When the sun is highest in Kızıltepe
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Kızıltepe: solar noon falls at about 12:20 PM on standard time.
Cities near Kızıltepe
Every city below shares Kızıltepe’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mardin | 20 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nusaybin | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al-Qamishli (Syria) | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Midyat | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Viranşehir | 73 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bismil | 73 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al-Hasakah (Syria) | 78 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Diyarbakır | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Türkiye
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kızıltepe in?
Kızıltepe uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Kızıltepe use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Kızıltepe last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Kızıltepe and New York?
Kızıltepe 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 Kızıltepe does not.
Is Kızıltepe on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Kızıltepe and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Kızıltepe?
About 14 hours 43 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 36 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.