Suruç runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Suruç and your time
Suruç at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Şanlıurfa |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 36.98° N, 38.43° E |
Suruç time zone and clock changes
Local time in Suruç 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.
Suruç is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Suruç, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Suruç for 2026 or 2027.
Suruç time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Suruç, 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 |
Suruç 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.
Daylight in Suruç
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Suruç runs from 9 hours 37 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 42 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:50 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Suruç
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:30 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:07 AM | 7:49 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:15 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:36 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 37 min |
When the sun is highest in Suruç
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Suruç: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Places close to Suruç
Every city below shares Suruç’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şanlıurfa | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nizip | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Adıyaman | 89 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kâhta | 92 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gaziantep | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| al-Bab (Syria) | 105 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Siverek | 117 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kilis | 120 km (75 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 Suruç in?
Suruç uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Suruç use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Suruç last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Suruç and New York?
Suruç 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 Suruç does not.
Is Suruç on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Suruç and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Suruç?
About 14 hours 42 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 37 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.