Time & Date · Turkey
What time is it in Ankara right now?
See the exact current local time in Ankara — a live clock on the Europe/Istanbul time zone (UTC+3 all year). Right now Ankara is 3 h ahead of London in winter, 2 h ahead of London in summer.
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☀Ankara · Türkiye
12:44:30
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 · day
UTC offsetUTC+3
Summer timeno clock changes
Sunrise05:33:21
Sunset20:17:45
Day length14 h 44
Difference from London2 h ahead
Time zoneEurope/Istanbul
UTC offsetUTC+3
Summer timeNo
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| City | UTC offset |
|---|---|
| Kırıkkale Turkey | UTC+3 |
| Çankırı Turkey | UTC+3 |
| Bolu Turkey | UTC+3 |
| Kırşehir Turkey | UTC+3 |
| Karabük Turkey | UTC+3 |
| Yozgat Turkey | UTC+3 |
| Düzce Turkey | UTC+3 |
| Kastamonu Turkey | UTC+3 |
| Çorum Turkey | UTC+3 |
| Zonguldak Turkey | UTC+3 |
| Bartın Turkey | UTC+3 |
| Aksaray Turkey | UTC+3 |
?Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Ankara now?
The live clock above shows the current time in Ankara to the second, on its Europe/Istanbul time zone.
What time zone is Ankara in?
Ankara is on Europe/Istanbul, UTC+3 all year.
Does Ankara observe daylight saving time?
No. Ankara stays on UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) all year and does not change its clocks.
What is the time difference between Ankara and London?
Ankara is 3 h ahead of London in winter, 2 h ahead of London in summer. The gap can change when only one of the two is on summer time, so the value above is computed live.