Time Zones in Turkey
Turkey uses a single national time zone, Turkey Time. Turkey's decision to fix its clocks year-round was partly driven by public complaints about the twice-yearly change.
Daylight Saving Time in Turkey
Turkey moved to a permanent fixed time zone (UTC+3) in 2016, discontinuing seasonal clock changes.
Current Time in Istanbul
As the capital of Turkey, Istanbul keeps the Istanbul time zone. See the live clock above, which updates automatically for any current Daylight Saving Time adjustment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many time zones does Turkey have?
Turkey uses a single national time zone, Turkey Time.
Does Turkey observe Daylight Saving Time?
Turkey moved to a permanent fixed time zone (UTC+3) in 2016, discontinuing seasonal clock changes.
What is the capital of Turkey and what time is it there now?
Istanbul is the capital of Turkey. See the live clock above for its exact current time.