Turkey · Europe/Istanbul
Ankara, Turkey is in the Europe/Istanbul time zone (UTC+03:00) and does not observe daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Ankara's time against major cities around the world, and check Turkey's public holidays.
Ankara vs the World
Current time difference between Ankara, Turkey and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Ankara |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 10:23 AM | UTC−4 | 7h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 3:23 PM | UTC+1 | 2h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 6:23 PM | UTC+4 | 1h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 7:53 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 10:23 PM | UTC+8 | 5h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 11:23 PM | UTC+9 | 6h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 12:23 AM | UTC+10 | 7h behind |
Business Hours in Ankara (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Ankara, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Ankara | 5:00 PM in Ankara |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| London | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Dubai | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 11:30 AM | 7:30 PM |
| Singapore | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Sydney | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in Turkey
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Yılbaşı | public |
| Apr 10 | Ramadan Feast | Ramazan Bayramı | public |
| Apr 23 | National Sovereignty and Children's Day | Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı | public |
| May 1 | Labour and Solidarity Day | Emek ve Dayanışma Günü | public |
| May 19 | Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day | Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı | public |
| Jun 17 | Sacrifice Feast | Kurban Bayramı | public |
| Jul 15 | Democracy and National Unity Day | Demokrasi ve Milli Birlik Günü | public |
| Aug 30 | Victory Day | Zafer Bayramı | public |
| Oct 29 | Republic Day | Cumhuriyet Bayramı | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Ankara in?
Ankara, Turkey is in the Europe/Istanbul time zone (UTC+03:00) and does not observe daylight saving time.
What time is it in Ankara right now?
The current local time in Ankara is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Ankara's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Ankara observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Ankara does not observe daylight saving time, so the local time stays the same all year round.
What is Ankara's UTC / GMT offset?
Ankara is in Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00).
What is the time difference between Ankara and India?
Ankara (UTC+03:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Ankara and New York?
Ankara (UTC+03:00) is 7 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Ankara's airport code?
Ankara's main airport is ESB — the IATA code many people use when searching for Ankara time.