Viranşehir keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Viranşehir and your time
Viranşehir at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Şanlıurfa |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 37.22° N, 39.76° E |
Viranşehir time zone and clock changes
Local time in Viranşehir 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 Viranşehir reads the same clock as Ankara.
Clock changes in Viranşehir, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Viranşehir for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Viranşehir is
Take 9:00 AM in Viranşehir: 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 Viranşehir 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Viranşehir
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Viranşehir runs from 9 hours 36 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 44 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:45 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Viranşehir
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:25 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:01 AM | 7:45 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:09 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:31 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 36 min |
Clock time and sun time in Viranşehir
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Viranşehir: solar noon falls at about 12:20 PM on standard time.
Places close to Viranşehir
All the places listed below keep the same time as Viranşehir.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siverek | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kızıltepe | 73 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Şanlıurfa | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Diyarbakır | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mardin | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bismil | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ergani | 116 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kâhta | 118 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Viranşehir in?
Viranşehir uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Viranşehir use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Viranşehir last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Viranşehir and New York?
Viranşehir 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 Viranşehir does not.
Is Viranşehir on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Viranşehir and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Viranşehir?
About 14 hours 44 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 36 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.