Current Local Time in Ankara
Ankara, Turkey (GMT+3)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Ankara follows Turkey Time (TRT), which is UTC+3. The city does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the offset remains constant year-round.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Europe/IstanbulData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Ankara
☀️Climate
Continental with hot dry summers (25-32°C) and cold snowy winters (-3 to 4°C). Central Anatolia.
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📍About Ankara Time Zone
Ankara is located in the Europe/Istanbul time zone (UTC+3). As a major metropolitan city in Turkey, Ankara serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Ankara is 8 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Ankara, consider that standard business hours are typically Resmi daireler 8:30-17:30. AVM'ler 10:00-22:00. Cuma öğle namazı için bazı yerler kapalı. local time. Ankara does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+3.
Ankara has a population of approximately 5.7M (5.8M in the metro area). The local currency is the Turkish Lira (₺). To call Ankara from abroad, use the country code +90 312. The primary language spoken is Turkish.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Ankara time is 8 hours ahead of New York, and 3 hours ahead of London. This makes Ankara conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Ankara Time
- • Time Zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+3)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Turkey (TR)
- • Coordinates: 39.93°, 32.86°
- • Calling Code: +90 312