Niğde keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Niğde and your time
Niğde at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Niğde Province |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 37.97° N, 34.68° E |
Niğde time zone and clock changes
Local time in Niğde 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 Niğde reads the same clock as Ankara.
Clock changes in Niğde, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Niğde for 2026 or 2027.
Niğde time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Niğde: the clock reads 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 |
Niğde 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 Niğde
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Niğde runs from 9 hours 32 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 48 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:08 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Niğde
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:45 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:19 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:30 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:53 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Clock time and sun time in Niğde
Niğde lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:40 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Niğde
All the places listed below keep the same time as Niğde.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aksaray | 73 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nevşehir | 73 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ereğli | 75 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kayseri | 110 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kozan | 115 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tarsus | 118 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Adana | 123 km (76 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mersin | 128 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Türkiye
All time zones and cities in Türkiye
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Niğde in?
Niğde uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Niğde use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Niğde last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Niğde and New York?
Niğde 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 Niğde does not.
Is Niğde on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Niğde and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Niğde?
About 14 hours 48 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 32 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.