Soma keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Soma and your time
Soma at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Manisa |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 39.19° N, 27.61° E |
Which time zone Soma uses
Soma 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 Soma reads the same clock as Ankara.
Clock changes in Soma, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Soma for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Soma is
Take 9:00 AM in Soma: 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 Soma 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.
Daylight in Soma
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Day length in Soma runs from 9 hours 25 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 56 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:40 PM, comes on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Soma
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:13 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:44 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:58 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:25 AM | 5:50 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Clock time and sun time in Soma
Soma sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:10 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Places close to Soma
All the places listed below keep the same time as Soma.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akhisar | 36 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bergama | 38 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Balıkesir | 57 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Manisa | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Turgutlu | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Menemen | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ayvalık | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Salihli | 91 km (57 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 Soma in?
Soma uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Soma use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Soma last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Soma and New York?
Soma 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 Soma does not.
Is Soma on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Soma and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Soma?
About 14 hours 56 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 25 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Soma?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Soma 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.