Turkey — Time & Date Guide
Complete time and date reference for Turkey. Find the current timezone, UTC offset, public holidays, DST schedule, sunrise and sunset times, and links to live clocks for major cities.
Key Facts
Primary Timezone
Europe/Istanbul
UTC Offset (Standard)
UTC+3
Capital
Istanbul
DST
Not observed
Calling Code
+90
Currency
TRY
Region
Europe
Country Code
TR
Current Time in Turkey
The primary timezone is Europe/Istanbul (currently UTC+3). Turkey has 4 major cities tracked below.
View Turkey World Clock →Public Holidays in Turkey — 2026
View the complete list of official public holidays in Turkey for 2026 and other years, including national holidays and observances.
Turkey Holidays 2026 →Sunrise & Sunset in Turkey
Find daily sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times for cities in Turkey.
Turkey Sunrise & Sunset →Daylight Saving Time in Turkey
Turkey does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+3 remains constant year-round.
Turkey DST 2026 →Frequently Asked Questions
What timezone is Turkey in?
Turkey uses the Europe/Istanbul timezone. The standard UTC offset is UTC+3.
Does Turkey observe daylight saving time?
No, Turkey does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+3 stays the same year-round.
What are the public holidays in Turkey?
Turkey has a number of official public holidays throughout the year. You can view the complete list for 2026 and other years on the Turkey holidays page on TimeandTool.
What is the capital of Turkey?
The capital of Turkey is Istanbul. The country's calling code is +90 and its currency is TRY.
What is the current time in Turkey?
The current UTC offset in Turkey is UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul). Visit the world clock page for Turkey to see live times for cities in the country.