Şanlıurfa runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Şanlıurfa and your time
Şanlıurfa at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Şanlıurfa |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 37.17° N, 38.79° E |
Şanlıurfa time zone and clock changes
Local time in Şanlıurfa 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.
Şanlıurfa is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Şanlıurfa, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Şanlıurfa for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Şanlıurfa is
Take 9:00 AM in Şanlıurfa: 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 |
Because Şanlıurfa 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 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 Şanlıurfa
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Day length in Şanlıurfa runs from 9 hours 36 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 43 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:49 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Şanlıurfa
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:29 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:05 AM | 7:48 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:13 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:35 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 36 min |
Clock time and sun time in Şanlıurfa
Şanlıurfa lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:25 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Şanlıurfa
All the places listed below keep the same time as Şanlıurfa.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suruç | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kâhta | 70 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Siverek | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Adıyaman | 81 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Viranşehir | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nizip | 90 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gaziantep | 126 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Raqqa (Syria) | 136 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Şanlıurfa in?
Şanlıurfa uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Şanlıurfa use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Şanlıurfa last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Şanlıurfa and New York?
Şanlıurfa 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 Şanlıurfa does not.
Is Şanlıurfa on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Şanlıurfa and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Şanlıurfa?
About 14 hours 43 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 36 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.