Nizip runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Nizip and your time
Nizip at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Gaziantep |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 37.01° N, 37.79° E |
Time zone in Nizip
Nizip 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.
Nizip is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Nizip, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Nizip for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Nizip is
Take 9:00 AM in Nizip: 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 |
Nizip 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, sunset and day length in Nizip
Today
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Day length in Nizip runs from 9 hours 37 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 42 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:53 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Nizip
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:33 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:09 AM | 7:52 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:17 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:38 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Clock time and sun time in Nizip
Nizip lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:30 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Nizip
All the places listed below keep the same time as Nizip.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaziantep | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suruç | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kilis | 69 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| al-Bab (Syria) | 75 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Şanlıurfa | 90 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Adıyaman | 94 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kahramanmaraş | 100 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Aleppo (Syria) | 106 km (66 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 Nizip in?
Nizip uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Nizip use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Nizip last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Nizip and New York?
Nizip 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 Nizip does not.
Is Nizip on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Nizip and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Nizip?
About 14 hours 42 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 37 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.