Samandağ runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Samandağ and your time
Samandağ at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Hatay |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 36.08° N, 35.98° E |
Time zone in Samandağ
The clocks in Samandağ follow Europe/Istanbul and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 2016. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+3.
Samandağ is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Samandağ, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Samandağ for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Samandağ and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Samandağ, 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 |
Because Samandağ 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.
Daylight in Samandağ
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Over the year, daylight in Samandağ grows from 9 hours 42 minutes to 14 hours 37 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 55 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Samandağ
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:40 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:19 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:25 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:43 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 42 min |
When the sun is highest in Samandağ
Samandağ lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:35 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Samandağ
Every city below shares Samandağ’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antakya | 22 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Arsuz | 38 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Reyhanlı | 57 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kırıkhan | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Iskenderun | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Idlib (Syria) | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Latakia (Syria) | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dörtyol | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Samandağ in?
Samandağ uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Samandağ use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Samandağ last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Samandağ and New York?
Samandağ 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 Samandağ does not.
Is Samandağ on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Samandağ and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Samandağ?
About 14 hours 37 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 42 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.