Samsun keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Samsun and your time
Samsun at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Samsun |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 41.28° N, 36.34° E |
Which time zone Samsun uses
The clocks in Samsun 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.
Samsun is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Samsun, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Samsun for 2026 or 2027.
Samsun time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Samsun: 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 |
Samsun 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 and sunset in Samsun
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Samsun runs from 9 hours 12 minutes at the December solstice to 15 hours 10 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:12 PM, comes on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Samsun
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:38 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:02 AM | 8:11 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:23 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:57 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 12 min |
When the sun is highest in Samsun
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Samsun: solar noon falls at about 12:35 PM on standard time.
Cities near Samsun
Every city below shares Samsun’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Çarşamba | 33 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bafra | 48 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Erbaa | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ünye | 81 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Amasya | 81 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Merzifon | 86 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fatsa | 101 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Turhal | 102 km (63 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 Samsun in?
Samsun uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Samsun use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Samsun last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Samsun and New York?
Samsun 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 Samsun does not.
Is Samsun on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Samsun and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Samsun?
About 15 hours 10 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 12 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.