Ordu keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Ordu and your time
Ordu at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Ordu |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 40.98° N, 37.89° E |
Ordu time zone and clock changes
Ordu 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.
Ordu is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Ordu, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Ordu for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Ordu is
A 9:00 AM start in Ordu 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 Ordu 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Ordu
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The earliest sunrise in Ordu is at 4:56 AM on June 14, and the latest sunset at 8:05 PM on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Ordu
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:32 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:56 AM | 8:04 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:17 AM | 6:24 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:50 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 14 min |
Clock time and sun time in Ordu
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Ordu: solar noon falls at about 12:30 PM on standard time.
Cities near Ordu
All the places listed below keep the same time as Ordu.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatsa | 33 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Giresun | 42 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ünye | 54 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Çarşamba | 101 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Erbaa | 116 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Samsun | 134 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tokat | 135 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gümüşhane | 145 km (90 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Türkiye
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ordu in?
Ordu uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Ordu use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Ordu last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Ordu and New York?
Ordu 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 Ordu does not.
Is Ordu on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Ordu and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Ordu?
About 15 hours 8 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.