Türkiye Time (TRT)
TRT is UTC+3. Current Türkiye Time and when TRT applies.
Türkiye Time now
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
TRTUTC+3
TRT does not change for daylight saving time
About TRT
- Full Name
- Türkiye Time
- Abbreviation
- TRT
- UTC Offset
- UTC+3
- Türkiye Time is on
- Standard Time (TRT)
- Daylight Saving Time
- Not observed — TRT is UTC+3 all year
Türkiye Time (TRT) is UTC+3 all year. Turkey stopped changing its clocks in 2016, keeping summer time permanently, so it is one hour ahead of Central European Time in winter and matches Eastern European Summer Time in summer.
Where TRT is used
TRT all year (no DST)
- All of Turkey (Istanbul, Ankara, İzmir)
Major Cities in Türkiye Time
Each city shows its own current abbreviation, so places on daylight saving time are labelled accordingly.
TRT vs Other Time Zones
| Comparison | By definition | Right now (local clocks) |
|---|---|---|
| TRT to MSK | Same time | Same time |
| TRT to EET | -1 hour | Same time |
| TRT to EEST | Same time | Same time |
| TRT to UTC | -3 hours | -3 hours |
“By definition” compares the fixed offsets of the abbreviations. “Right now” compares the actual local time in each region today, including daylight saving time.
TRT FAQs
What is TRT?
Türkiye Time (TRT) is UTC+3 all year. Turkey stopped changing its clocks in 2016, keeping summer time permanently, so it is one hour ahead of Central European Time in winter and matches Eastern European Summer Time in summer.
What is the UTC offset of TRT?
TRT is always UTC+3 and never changes for daylight saving time.
Does TRT change for daylight saving time?
No. TRT stays at UTC+3 all year. Its difference from places that do observe daylight saving time, such as US Eastern Time, changes when those places switch.
Where is TRT used all year?
These places use UTC+3 all year without daylight saving time: All of Turkey (Istanbul, Ankara, İzmir).