Türkiye facts
| Capital | Ankara |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Western Asia |
| Area | 783,562 km² · 302,535 sq mi · 193,622,088 acres |
| Language | Turkish |
| Demonym | Turkish |
| Currency | Turkish Lira (TRY) |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul · UTC+3 · 10:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +90 |
| Internet domain | .tr |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F |
| Capital coordinates | 39.9199, 32.8543 |
Time difference
Ankara is on UTC+3 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 5:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 2:00 a.m. |
| London | 10:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 9:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Türkiye is about 8.4% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Türkiye is about 3.2 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Ankara to Washington, D.C.: about 8,726 km (5,422 mi) as the crow flies.
- Ankara to London: about 2,834 km (1,761 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Türkiye shares land borders with 8 countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Syria.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Türkiye?
The capital of Türkiye is Ankara.
How big is Türkiye?
Türkiye covers about 783,562 km² (302,535 sq mi), ranking 36 of 196 countries by area. It is about 8.4% of the size of the United States. It is about 3.2 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Türkiye in?
Ankara uses UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) today. When it is noon in Ankara, it is 5:00 a.m. in New York and 10:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Türkiye use?
Türkiye uses the Turkish Lira (TRY).
What is the country code for Türkiye?
The international calling code is +90. From the United States dial 011 90 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 90.
What language is spoken in Türkiye?
Official or national language: Turkish.