Merzifon keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Merzifon and your time
Merzifon at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Amasya |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 40.87° N, 35.46° E |
Which time zone Merzifon uses
Local time in Merzifon 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 Merzifon reads the same clock as Ankara.
Clock changes in Merzifon, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Merzifon for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Merzifon is
When it is 9:00 AM in Merzifon, 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 |
Merzifon 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Merzifon
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Merzifon runs from 9 hours 14 minutes at the December solstice to 15 hours 7 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:14 PM, comes on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Merzifon
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:42 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:07 AM | 8:13 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:26 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:59 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 14 min |
Clock time and sun time in Merzifon
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Merzifon: solar noon falls at about 12:40 PM on standard time.
Places close to Merzifon
All the places listed below keep the same time as Merzifon.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amasya | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Çorum | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zile | 73 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Turhal | 75 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bafra | 86 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Samsun | 86 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Erbaa | 96 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tokat | 111 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Merzifon in?
Merzifon uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Merzifon use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Merzifon last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Merzifon and New York?
Merzifon 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 Merzifon does not.
Is Merzifon on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Merzifon and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Merzifon?
About 15 hours 7 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 14 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.