Trabzon runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Trabzon and your time
Trabzon at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Trabzon |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 41.01° N, 39.73° E |
Time zone in Trabzon
The clocks in Trabzon 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.
Trabzon is on the same time as the rest of Türkiye, including the capital, Ankara.
Clock changes in Trabzon, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Trabzon for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Trabzon and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Trabzon: 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 |
Trabzon 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Trabzon
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Over the year, daylight in Trabzon grows from 9 hours 13 minutes to 15 hours 8 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 55 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Trabzon
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:25 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:49 AM | 7:57 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:09 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:42 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 13 min |
When the sun is highest in Trabzon
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Trabzon: solar noon falls at about 12:20 PM on standard time.
Places close to Trabzon
Distance is not the same as time: Batumi (Georgia) lies just 174 km (108 mi) away, yet its clock is 1 hour ahead of Trabzon.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gümüşhane | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Rize | 67 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bayburt | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ardeşen | 107 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Giresun | 113 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Erzincan | 142 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ordu | 154 km (96 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Batumi (Georgia) | 174 km (108 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
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Tools for time in Trabzon
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Trabzon in?
Trabzon uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Trabzon use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Trabzon last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Trabzon and New York?
Trabzon 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 Trabzon does not.
Is Trabzon on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Trabzon and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Trabzon?
About 15 hours 8 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 13 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.