Tunceli keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Tunceli and your time
Tunceli at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Tunceli |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 39.10° N, 39.54° E |
Which time zone Tunceli uses
The clocks in Tunceli 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.
All of Türkiye keeps the same time, so Tunceli reads the same clock as Ankara.
Clock changes in Tunceli, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Tunceli for 2026 or 2027.
Tunceli time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Tunceli: 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 Tunceli 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, sunset and day length in Tunceli
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Day length in Tunceli runs from 9 hours 25 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 55 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:52 PM, comes on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Tunceli
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:26 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:56 AM | 7:51 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:10 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:37 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 25 min |
When the sun is highest in Tunceli
Tunceli lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Tunceli
Every city below shares Tunceli’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akçapınar | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Elazığ | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Erzincan | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bingöl | 86 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ergani | 94 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Malatya | 135 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bayburt | 141 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Diyarbakır | 144 km (90 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Türkiye
All time zones and cities in Türkiye
Plan around the time in Tunceli
- Convert a time to or from Tunceli: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Tunceli in?
Tunceli uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Tunceli use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Tunceli last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Tunceli and New York?
Tunceli 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 Tunceli does not.
Is Tunceli on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Tunceli and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Tunceli?
About 14 hours 55 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 25 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.