PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Ankara
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Türkiye Time
- IANA zone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Türkiye
- Region
- Ankara
- Population
- 3,517,182
- Coordinates
- 39.92° N, 32.85° E
- Elevation
- 850 m
Ankara is the capital of Türkiye, with a population of about 3,517,182. It uses the Türkiye Time time zone (IANA identifier Europe/Istanbul).
Ankara does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+3 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Istanbul, Bursa.
Because Ankara lies at 39.92° N, 32.85° E, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 15 h 00 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 9 h 20 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:52 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 5:20 AM | 8:20 PM | 15 h 00 min |
| September equinox | 6:35 AM | 6:46 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 8:06 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ankara in?
Ankara is in the Türkiye Time time zone, IANA identifier Europe/Istanbul. The UTC offset is UTC+3.
Does Ankara have daylight saving time?
No. Ankara stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Ankara and New York?
In January New York is 8 hours behind Ankara, and in July it is 7 hours behind Ankara, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Ankara and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Ankara, and in July it is 10 hours behind Ankara, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ankara?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:20 AM and sets at about 8:20 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 8:06 AM and sets at about 5:26 PM (local time).