Current time in Turkey

Asia · Europe/Istanbul

Turkey

July 11, 2026

UTC+3 Night

Quick facts

Capital
Ankara
Population
82,319,724
Currency
Lira (TRY)
Phone code
+90
Daylight saving
No

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About Turkey

Turkey keeps a single clock nationwide, UTC+3, the time kept in Ankara. Wherever you are in the country, the local time matches.

Turkey has its capital at Ankara, is home to about 82 million people and covers about 781,000 km². It shares a border with Armenia, Azerbaijan and Bulgaria, among others. People here mostly speak Turkish, Kurdish and Zaza. Prices are in lira (TRY).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Turkey right now?
The clock on this page shows the live time in Turkey (Europe/Istanbul), currently UTC+3.
How many time zones does Turkey have?
Turkey uses a single time zone, Europe/Istanbul (UTC+3).
Does Turkey observe daylight saving time?
No — Turkey keeps the same UTC offset all year.