Tekirdağ runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Tekirdağ and your time
Tekirdağ at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Tekirdağ |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 40.98° N, 27.51° E |
Which time zone Tekirdağ uses
Local time in Tekirdağ 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.
Tekirdağ is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Tekirdağ, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Tekirdağ for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Tekirdağ is
When it is 9:00 AM in Tekirdağ, 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 |
Because Tekirdağ 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 Tekirdağ
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The earliest sunrise in Tekirdağ is at 5:37 AM on June 14, and the latest sunset at 8:46 PM on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Tekirdağ
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:14 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:38 AM | 8:46 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:58 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:31 AM | 5:45 PM | 9 h 14 min |
Clock time and sun time in Tekirdağ
The clock in Tekirdağ 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 Tekirdağ
All the places listed below keep the same time as Tekirdağ.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Çorlu | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lüleburgaz | 49 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Çerkezköy | 53 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bandırma | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Biga | 86 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kırklareli | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Edirne | 111 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Istanbul | 121 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Türkiye
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Tekirdağ in?
Tekirdağ uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Tekirdağ use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Tekirdağ last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Tekirdağ and New York?
Tekirdağ 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 Tekirdağ does not.
Is Tekirdağ on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Tekirdağ and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Tekirdağ?
About 15 hours 8 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 14 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Tekirdağ?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Tekirdağ 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.