Current Time in Ankara, Turkey
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
TRTUTC+3
Ankara time zone
Time Zone
Türkiye Time (TRT)
IANA: Europe/Istanbul
UTC Offset
UTC+3
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
39.92° N, 32.85° E
Sunrise
6:33 AM
Sunset
6:51 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 18 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Ankara to New York | -7 hours | |
| Ankara to London | -2 hours | |
| Ankara to Dubai | +1 hour | |
| Ankara to New Delhi | +2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Ankara to Tokyo | +6 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Ankara. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Ankara
What time zone is Ankara in?
Ankara is on Türkiye Time (IANA time zone Europe/Istanbul), which is TRT (UTC+3) all year.
Does Ankara observe daylight saving time?
No. Ankara does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on TRT (UTC+3) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Ankara and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 7 hours behind Ankara. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ankara?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:33 AM and sets at 6:51 PM local time, giving 12 hours 18 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Turkey on the same time as Ankara?
Yes. Turkey uses a single time zone, so Ankara has the same local time as the rest of the country.