Van runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Van and your time
Van at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Van |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 38.49° N, 43.38° E |
Van time zone and clock changes
Local time in Van 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.
All of Türkiye keeps the same time, so Van reads the same clock as Ankara.
Clock changes in Van, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Van for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Van and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Van, 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 Van 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.
Daylight in Van
Today
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The earliest sunrise in Van is at 4:42 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset at 7:35 PM on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Van
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:10 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:43 AM | 7:34 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:55 AM | 6:02 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:20 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 29 min |
When the sun is highest in Van
Van lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:05 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Van
Every city below shares Van’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erciş | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Adilcevaz | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ahlat | 83 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Patnos | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tatvan | 96 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hakkâri | 107 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bitlis | 112 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yüksekova | 129 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Türkiye
All time zones and cities in Türkiye
Plan around the time in Van
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Van in?
Van uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Van use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Van last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Van and New York?
Van 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 Van does not.
Is Van on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Van and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Van?
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.