Time now in Turkey

UTC+03:00 • Europe/Istanbul (+03)

Your device clock is 166ms ahead of the detected local time (Europe/Istanbul, UTC+03:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.

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Sunday, May 10, 2026, week 19

Time in Turkey now

Turkey has one official time zone: +03 (UTC+03:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Turkey is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Turkey?

Official time in Turkey is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Turkey

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Europe/Istanbul UTC+03:00 Istanbul, İstanbul, Ankara, İzmir

List of time zones used in Turkey (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Europe/Istanbul UTC+03:00 Yes

Time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Turkey

The time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Turkey depends on the region.

  • Istanbul, İstanbul: 7 hour(s) behind the time in Ashburn, Virginia, United States

Does Turkey use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Turkey observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Turkey

  • 2016-09-07 at 00:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Turkey was on 2016-09-07 at 00:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Istanbul): clocks went back (fall, back to standard) — transition from EEST to .

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Turkey?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+3:00 and UTC+3:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Turkey have?
Turkey has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Turkey use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Turkey observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Turkey time

To convert Turkey time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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