Yüksekova keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Yüksekova and your time
Yüksekova at a glance
| Country | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Region | Hakkâri |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
| Coordinates | 37.57° N, 44.29° E |
Yüksekova time zone and clock changes
Local time in Yüksekova 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 Yüksekova reads the same clock as Ankara.
Clock changes in Yüksekova, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Yüksekova for 2026 or 2027.
Yüksekova time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Yüksekova, 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 |
Yüksekova 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 Yüksekova
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Day length in Yüksekova runs from 9 hours 34 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 46 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:28 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Yüksekova
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:42 AM | 7:28 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:51 AM | 5:59 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:14 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 34 min |
When the sun is highest in Yüksekova
Yüksekova 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.
Cities near Yüksekova
Distance is not the same as time: Urmia (Iran) lies just 70 km (43 mi) away, yet its clock is 30 minutes ahead of Yüksekova.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hakkâri | 48 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Urmia (Iran) | 70 km (43 mi) | --:-- | 30 min ahead |
| Akre (Iraq) | 100 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Piranshahr (Iran) | 123 km (76 mi) | --:-- | 30 min ahead |
| Khoy (Iran) | 123 km (77 mi) | --:-- | 30 min ahead |
| Van | 129 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Duhok (Iraq) | 139 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baḥarkah (Iraq) | 142 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Yüksekova in?
Yüksekova uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Yüksekova use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Yüksekova last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2016 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Yüksekova and New York?
Yüksekova 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 Yüksekova does not.
Is Yüksekova on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Yüksekova and Ankara both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Yüksekova?
About 14 hours 46 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 34 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.