Şırnak runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Şırnak and your time
Şırnak at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Şırnak |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 37.51° N, 42.45° E |
Time zone in Şırnak
The clocks in Şırnak 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.
Şırnak is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Şırnak, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Şırnak for 2026 or 2027.
Şırnak time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Şırnak, 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 |
Şırnak 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, sunset and day length in Şırnak
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Over the year, daylight in Şırnak grows from 9 hours 34 minutes to 14 hours 45 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 11 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Şırnak
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:14 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:49 AM | 7:35 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:59 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:21 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 34 min |
When the sun is highest in Şırnak
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Şırnak: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time.
Cities near Şırnak
Every city below shares Şırnak’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silopi | 30 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cizre | 31 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zakho (Iraq) | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Siirt | 65 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sumayl (Iraq) | 81 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Duhok (Iraq) | 86 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Midyat | 99 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bitlis | 103 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Türkiye
All time zones and cities in Türkiye
Tools for time in Şırnak
- Convert a time to or from Şırnak: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Şırnak to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Şırnak and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Şırnak in?
Şırnak uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Şırnak use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Şırnak last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Şırnak and New York?
Şırnak 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 Şırnak does not.
Is Şırnak on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Şırnak and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Şırnak?
About 14 hours 45 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 34 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.