Ankara time zone facts
| Date | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Türkiye Standard Time (Europe/Istanbul) |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving | Not observed |
| Sunrise / sunset | 06:43 AM / 06:32 PM (Thu, October 1) |
| Country | Türkiye — one time zone nationwide |
| Coordinates | 39.93° N, 32.86° E |
New York to Ankara time converter
When it is a given hour in New York, what time is it in Ankara? Highlighted rows fall inside business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities — the best window for calls and meetings (2 hours).
| New York | Ankara |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 07:00 |
| 01:00 | 08:00 |
| 02:00 | 09:00 |
| 03:00 | 10:00 |
| 04:00 | 11:00 |
| 05:00 | 12:00 |
| 06:00 | 13:00 |
| 07:00 | 14:00 |
| 08:00 | 15:00 |
| 09:00 | 16:00 |
| 10:00 | 17:00 |
| 11:00 | 18:00 |
| 12:00 | 19:00 |
| 13:00 | 20:00 |
| 14:00 | 21:00 |
| 15:00 | 22:00 |
| 16:00 | 23:00 |
| 17:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
| 18:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
| 19:00 | 02:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 03:00 (next day) |
| 21:00 | 04:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 05:00 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 06:00 (next day) |
Ankara time compared with world cities
Differences are relative to Ankara. Where daylight saving applies, a gap can change by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Ankara |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | the same time |
| London | UTC+1 | 2 hours behind |
| New York | UTC−4 | 7 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 10 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | the same time |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 6 hours ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+10 | 7 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
Ankara does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+3 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Ankara
Sunrise, sunset and day length for the next 7 days (local time, including atmospheric refraction, ±2 minutes).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, October 1 | 06:43 AM | 06:32 PM | 11 h 49 min |
| Fri, October 2 | 06:44 AM | 06:31 PM | 11 h 47 min |
| Sat, October 3 | 06:45 AM | 06:29 PM | 11 h 44 min |
| Sun, October 4 | 06:46 AM | 06:27 PM | 11 h 42 min |
| Mon, October 5 | 06:47 AM | 06:26 PM | 11 h 39 min |
| Tue, October 6 | 06:48 AM | 06:24 PM | 11 h 36 min |
| Wed, October 7 | 06:49 AM | 06:23 PM | 11 h 34 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Ankara
Photographers' soft, warm light (golden hour) happens while the sun is between 6° above and 4° below the horizon; blue hour follows between 4° and 6° below. Local times for Thu, October 1:
| Morning blue hour | 06:16 AM – 06:26 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 06:26 AM – 07:19 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 05:56 PM – 06:49 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 06:49 PM – 06:59 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Ankara and New York?
Ankara is currently 7 hours ahead of New York.
What time zone is Ankara in?
Ankara is in Türkiye Standard Time (UTC+3). IANA time zone ID: Europe/Istanbul.
Does Ankara observe daylight saving time?
Ankara does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+3 all year.
When is golden hour in Ankara?
On Thu, October 1, evening golden hour in Ankara runs 05:56 PM – 06:49 PM and morning golden hour 06:26 AM – 07:19 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ankara?
On Thu, October 1, sunrise in Ankara is at 06:43 AM and sunset at 06:32 PM, a day length of 11 h 49 min (local time).