Silvan runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Silvan and your time
Silvan at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Diyarbakır Province |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 38.14° N, 41.01° E |
Time zone in Silvan
Local time in Silvan 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.
All of Türkiye keeps the same time, so Silvan reads the same clock as Ankara.
Clock changes in Silvan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Silvan for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Silvan and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Silvan, 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 |
Silvan 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 Silvan
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Silvan runs from 9 hours 31 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 49 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:43 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Silvan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:20 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:53 AM | 7:42 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:04 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:29 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 31 min |
When the sun is highest in Silvan
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Silvan: solar noon falls at about 12:15 PM on standard time.
Places close to Silvan
Every city below shares Silvan’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batman | 30 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bismil | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Diyarbakır | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Muş | 78 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Siirt | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Midyat | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bingöl | 94 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mardin | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Türkiye
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Tools for time in Silvan
- Convert a time to or from Silvan: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Silvan in?
Silvan uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Silvan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Silvan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Silvan and New York?
Silvan 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 Silvan does not.
Is Silvan on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Silvan and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Silvan?
About 14 hours 49 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 31 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.