Tatvan keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Tatvan and your time
Tatvan at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Bitlis |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 38.49° N, 42.28° E |
Time zone in Tatvan
Tatvan 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.
Tatvan is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Tatvan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Tatvan for 2026 or 2027.
Tatvan time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Tatvan 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 |
Tatvan 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 Tatvan
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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The earliest sunrise in Tatvan is at 4:46 AM on June 14, and the latest sunset at 7:39 PM on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Tatvan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:15 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:47 AM | 7:38 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:59 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:25 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 29 min |
When the sun is highest in Tatvan
Tatvan lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:10 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Tatvan
Every city below shares Tatvan’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitlis | 18 km (11 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ahlat | 33 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Adilcevaz | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Siirt | 69 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Muş | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Patnos | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Van | 96 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Şırnak | 110 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Tatvan
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Tatvan in?
Tatvan uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Tatvan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Tatvan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Tatvan and New York?
Tatvan 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 Tatvan does not.
Is Tatvan on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Tatvan and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Tatvan?
About 14 hours 51 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 29 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.