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Current Time in Ankara, Turkey

Q: 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).

Q: 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.

Q: What continent is Ankara in?

Ankara is located in Middle East. It is the 5.7 million population city in Turkey.

Turkey · TRT · UTC+3:00

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Europe/Istanbul

Ankara 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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📅 Public Holidays in Turkey (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for Turkey. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 1

New Year's Day

Apr 23

National Sovereignty Day

May 1

Labour and Solidarity Day

May 19

Ataturk Commemoration

Jul 15

Democracy Day

Aug 30

Victory Day

Oct 29

Republic Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call Ankara

Find the best hours for a call between Ankara (TRT, UTC+3:00) and another city.

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About Ankara Time Zone (TRT)

Ankara, the capital of Turkey, uses Turkey Time (TRT, UTC+3) year-round. Turkey abolished Daylight Saving Time in 2016.

Key fact: Ankara is in the same timezone as Istanbul, Moscow, and Nairobi.

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 is in the same timezone as Istanbul, Moscow, and Nairobi.

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.

What time is sunrise in Ankara today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Ankara are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Ankara's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Ankara? +

Sunset times in Ankara are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Ankara? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Ankara Esenboğa International (ESB) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Ankara to London, Ankara to New York, Ankara to Dubai, Ankara to Tokyo.