Does Turkey Change the Clocks? 🇹🇷
No — Turkey does not change its clocks (last change: 2016) and stays on UTC+3 all year. Turkey is usually on the same time as Bulgaria, but in 2026 the gap changes: 1 January – 29 March — 1 hour ahead; 25 October – 31 December — 1 hour ahead.
Clock change dates in Turkey
| Time zone | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| IstanbulIstanbul · Europe/Istanbul | no change · UTC+3 | no change · UTC+3 |
Times are local: ⏩ forward 1 hour, ⏪ back 1 hour.
Time difference with Bulgaria in 2026
Turkey is usually on the same time as Bulgaria, but in 2026 the gap changes: 1 January – 29 March — 1 hour ahead; 25 October – 31 December — 1 hour ahead.
Frequently asked questions
Does Turkey change the clocks?
No. Turkey does not observe daylight saving time — its last clock change was in 2016 — and stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Bulgaria and Turkey?
Turkey is usually on the same time as Bulgaria, but in 2026 the gap changes: 1 January – 29 March — 1 hour ahead; 25 October – 31 December — 1 hour ahead.
What time is it in Turkey now?
See the "Current time in Turkey" page for a live clock and the time difference with Bulgaria.