Current Time in Turkey
GMT+3 (UTC+03:00) · 108 cities · Capital: Ankara
Time Zone
| GMT+3 | UTC+03:00 |
Country Facts
| Capital | Ankara |
| Currency | TRY (₺) |
| Calling code | +90 |
| Languages | Turkish |
| Drives on | right |
Daylight Saving Time
Turkey does not observe daylight saving time. The offset remains UTC+03:00 year-round.
Time planning in Turkey
Use this when scheduling calls, launches, travel days, or support coverage for people in Turkey.
Country time shape
Turkey uses one main time zone: GMT+3 (UTC+03:00). Scheduling by country is usually reliable.
Major city anchor
Start with Istanbul, Ankara for practical local-time checks. The primary clock on this page uses Europe/Istanbul.
DST complexity
Turkey has no listed daylight-saving change in the primary time zone data, which makes recurring schedules easier to maintain.
| Reference market | Turkey | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Berlin | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| Dubai | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Paris | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| London | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | 11:30 AM-5:30 PM |
Best listed overlap: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM in Turkey with Moscow.
Time Difference from Turkey
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +7h |
| Chicago | +8h |
| Los Angeles | +10h |
| London | +2h |
| Paris | +1h |
| Berlin | +1h |
| Moscow | Same time |
| Dubai | -1h |
| Mumbai | -2h 30m |
| Bangkok | -4h |
| Shanghai | -5h |
| Tokyo | -6h |
| Sydney | -7h |
| Auckland | -9h |
| São Paulo | +6h |
Time in Turkey
Turkey uses a single time zone: GMT+3 (UTC+03:00), identified by the IANA timezone database as Europe/Istanbul. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the UTC offset of UTC+03:00 remains constant throughout the year.
The largest city is Istanbul, followed by Ankara. The capital, Ankara, uses the GMT+3 time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Turkey in?
Turkey uses the GMT+3 time zone (UTC+03:00). The IANA identifier is Europe/Istanbul. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the UTC offset of UTC+03:00 remains constant throughout the year.
Does Turkey observe daylight saving time?
No. Turkey does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains UTC+03:00 year-round.
What is the capital of Turkey?
The capital of Turkey is Ankara. The currency is the TRY (₺) and the country calling code is +90.
What is the time difference between Turkey and New York?
Turkey is +7h compared to New York (Eastern Time). This difference may change by 1 hour during daylight saving time transitions.
How many cities in Turkey does CheckTimeNow track?
We track the current time in 108 cities in Turkey. The largest include Istanbul, Ankara.