Muğla runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Muğla and your time
Muğla at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Muğla |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 37.22° N, 28.37° E |
Muğla time zone and clock changes
Muğla 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 Muğla reads the same clock as Ankara.
Clock changes in Muğla, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Muğla for 2026 or 2027.
Muğla time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Muğla 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 |
Muğla 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Muğla
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The earliest sunrise in Muğla is at 5:46 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset at 8:31 PM on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Muğla
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:10 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:47 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:55 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:17 AM | 5:53 PM | 9 h 36 min |
When the sun is highest in Muğla
Muğla sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:05 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Places close to Muğla
Every city below shares Muğla’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazilli | 78 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Aydın | 84 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Denizli | 89 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fethiye | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Söke | 103 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ödemiş | 118 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kuşadası | 121 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Torbalı | 140 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Muğla in?
Muğla uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Muğla use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Muğla last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Muğla and New York?
Muğla 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 Muğla does not.
Is Muğla on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Muğla and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Muğla?
About 14 hours 44 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 36 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Muğla?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Muğla lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:05 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.