Yalova runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Yalova and your time
Yalova at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Yalova |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 40.66° N, 29.28° E |
Yalova time zone and clock changes
Local time in Yalova 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 Yalova reads the same clock as Ankara.
Clock changes in Yalova, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Yalova for 2026 or 2027.
Yalova time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Yalova, 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 |
Yalova 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Yalova
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Yalova runs from 9 hours 16 minutes at the December solstice to 15 hours 5 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:38 PM, comes on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Yalova
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:07 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:32 AM | 8:37 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:51 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:23 AM | 5:39 PM | 9 h 16 min |
Clock time and sun time in Yalova
The clock in Yalova runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:05 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Places close to Yalova
All the places listed below keep the same time as Yalova.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orhangazi | 19 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gebze | 21 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gemlik | 27 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Istanbul | 48 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bursa | 54 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Izmit | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Inegöl | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bilecik | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Türkiye
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Yalova in?
Yalova uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Yalova use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Yalova last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Yalova and New York?
Yalova 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 Yalova does not.
Is Yalova on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Yalova and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Yalova?
About 15 hours 5 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 16 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Yalova?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Yalova lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:05 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.