Clock change · IANA tzdata 2026e
Does Türkiye change its clocks?
No: Türkiye keeps the same time all year, UTC+3. IANA tzdata 2026e has no clock change scheduled.
No clock change
UTC+3 all year
Last changeSunday, 27 March 2016: the clocks went forward 1 hour, from EET to EEST.
Since 7 September 2016: UTC+3 all year.
Now in AnkaraUTC+3
History
When did Türkiye last change its clocks?
Sunday, 27 March 2016: the clocks went forward 1 hour, from EET to EEST.
Since 7 September 2016: UTC+3 all year.
No clock change in 2026–2028.
Questions
Clock changes in Türkiye: questions
When do the clocks change in Türkiye in 2026?
There is no clock change in Türkiye in 2026: UTC+3 all year.
Do the clocks go forward or back?
Neither: Türkiye keeps UTC+3 all year.
Will I get an hour more sleep?
No: the clocks do not change in Türkiye, so every night has its usual length.
Does Türkiye still use daylight saving time?
No: Türkiye keeps UTC+3 all year. The clocks last changed on Sunday, 27 March 2016.