Ankara observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
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TRT · UTC+3
Ankara Time Zone: TRT and UTC+3
Ankara operates on TRT (UTC+3), placing it ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 3 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Istanbul.
Ankara observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months. This means the time difference between Ankara and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Ankara, useful reference points: Ankara is 3 hours ahead of London on GMT and 8 hours ahead of New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Ankara right now?
Ankara follows TRT (UTC+3). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Ankara, updated every second.
What time zone is Ankara in?
Ankara is in TRT (UTC+3). The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Istanbul.
Does Ankara observe daylight saving time?
Ankara observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
What is the time difference between Ankara and London?
Ankara (TRT, UTC+3) is 3 hours ahead of London (during GMT, UTC+0).
What is the time difference between Ankara and New York?
Ankara (TRT, UTC+3) is 8 hours ahead of New York (during EDT, UTC−4).