Silifke keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Silifke and your time
Silifke at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Mersin |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 36.38° N, 33.93° E |
Which time zone Silifke uses
Silifke 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.
All of Türkiye keeps the same time, so Silifke reads the same clock as Ankara.
Clock changes in Silifke, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Silifke for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Silifke and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Silifke, 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 |
Silifke 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Silifke
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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The earliest sunrise in Silifke is at 5:26 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset at 8:06 PM on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Silifke
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:48 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:27 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:33 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:52 AM | 5:33 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Clock time and sun time in Silifke
Silifke sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 12:45 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Cities near Silifke
Only 144 km (89 mi) away, Nicosia in Cyprus is 1 hour behind Silifke. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mersin | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Anamur | 104 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tarsus | 104 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Karaman | 110 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ereğli | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Adana | 141 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nicosia (Cyprus) | 144 km (89 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Alanya | 174 km (108 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 Silifke in?
Silifke uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Silifke use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Silifke last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Silifke and New York?
Silifke 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 Silifke does not.
Is Silifke on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Silifke and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Silifke?
About 14 hours 39 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 41 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Silifke?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Silifke lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:45 PM on standard time.
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.