Söke runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Söke and your time
Söke at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Aydın |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 37.75° N, 27.41° E |
Söke time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Söke 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.
All of Türkiye keeps the same time, so Söke reads the same clock as Ankara.
Clock changes in Söke, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Söke for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Söke is
A 9:00 AM start in Söke 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 |
Because Söke 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 Söke
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Söke runs from 9 hours 33 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 47 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:36 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Söke
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:14 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:49 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:59 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:22 AM | 5:55 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Clock time and sun time in Söke
The clock in Söke runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:10 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near Söke
All the places listed below keep the same time as Söke.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuşadası | 18 km (11 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Aydın | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Torbalı | 49 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ödemiş | 73 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Izmir | 78 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nazilli | 83 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Urla | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Turgutlu | 87 km (54 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 Söke in?
Söke uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Söke use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Söke last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Söke and New York?
Söke 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 Söke does not.
Is Söke on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Söke and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Söke?
About 14 hours 47 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 33 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Söke?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Söke lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:10 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.