Current Time in Ankara
Turkey · TRT · UTC+3:00
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Europe/Istanbul
Timezone Details
| Timezone | TRT |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+3:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | No (not observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Population | 5.7 million |
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About Ankara Time Zone (TRT)
Ankara, the capital of Turkey, uses Turkey Time (TRT, UTC+3) year-round. Despite being the capital, Ankara is Turkey's second-largest city after Istanbul. Turkey abandoned Daylight Saving Time in 2016.
Key fact: Ankara shares the same timezone as Istanbul (TRT, UTC+3) — 3 hours ahead of UTC.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Ankara with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ankara Time
What time is it in Ankara right now? +
The current time in Ankara, Turkey is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Ankara is in the TRT timezone (UTC+3:00).
What timezone is Ankara in? +
Ankara is in the TRT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Europe/Istanbul. The UTC offset is +3:00 (year-round).Does Ankara observe Daylight Saving Time? +
No, Ankara does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC+3:00 throughout the entire year.
What is the UTC offset for Ankara? +
Ankara's UTC offset is UTC+3:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Ankara and London? +
Ankara (TRT) is UTC+3:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Ankara shares the same timezone as Istanbul (TRT, UTC+3) — 3 hours ahead of UTC.
How do I convert Ankara time to UTC? +
To convert Ankara time to UTC, subtract UTC+3:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Ankara and the UTC offset is UTC+3:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Ankara in? +
Ankara is located in Middle East. It is the 5.7 million population city in Turkey.
What is the IANA timezone name for Ankara? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Ankara is
Europe/Istanbul. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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