Current Time in Bafra, Türkiye 🇹🇷
Lat/Long: 41.57° N, 35.91° E
Elevation: 28 m above sea level
Population rank: #102 of 2,287 cities in Türkiye by population
Province: Samsun
IANA Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
Solar time: clocks run about 35m ahead of the sun
Timezone: +03
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
The time now in Bafra, Türkiye is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Bafra currently observes +03, UTC+3. Bafra sits in the Europe/Istanbul time zone, UTC+03:00. Bafra does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. Being in the temperate belt, Bafra sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. At about 28 m, Bafra is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, Moscow, is a distant 1582 km away. A major centre in Türkiye, Bafra keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Bafra sees 11h 09m between a 06:47 sunrise and a 17:56 sunset.
Bafra Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Bafra
Bafra gets 11h 10m of daylight today. Sunrise in Bafra is at 06:47 and sunset in Bafra is at 17:56.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 09m near the December solstice to 15h 11m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Bafra and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Bafra right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Türkiye
Cities Sharing Bafra's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Bafra.
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Prayer Times in Bafra
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 14 Oct ● | 05:11 | 06:46 | 12:22 | 15:28 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
| Thu, 15 Oct | 05:12 | 06:47 | 12:22 | 15:27 | 17:56 | 19:26 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 05:14 | 06:48 | 12:22 | 15:25 | 17:55 | 19:25 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:15 | 06:50 | 12:21 | 15:24 | 17:53 | 19:23 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:16 | 06:51 | 12:21 | 15:23 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:17 | 06:52 | 12:21 | 15:22 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:18 | 06:53 | 12:21 | 15:21 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
14-day Forecast for Bafra
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Bafra
Sunrise
in Bafra
↑
6:47 AM
Sunset
in Bafra
↓
5:56 PM
Day Length
11h 09m
Dawn
in Bafra
6:18 AM
Dusk
in Bafra
6:25 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Bafra
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
15.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:50
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:36
Distances & Clock Changes in Bafra
How Far Is Bafra From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 1,582 km | N (4deg) |
| Dubai | 2,546 km | SE (130deg) |
| Paris | 2,725 km | WNW (299deg) |
| London | 2,933 km | NW (304deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,289 km | ESE (114deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,436 km | E (80deg) |
| Singapore | 8,087 km | ESE (104deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,446 km | NE (54deg) |
Bafra's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Bafra and you would surface in the open ocean, near 41.6deg S, 144.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bafra
What time is it in Bafra right now?
The current local time in Bafra is 17:36 on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Bafra follows the Europe/Istanbul time zone.
What time zone is Bafra in?
Bafra uses the Europe/Istanbul IANA time zone (UTC+03:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Bafra?
Is Bafra on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 14, 2026, Bafra is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bafra today?
Today in Bafra: sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset is at 17:56, giving 11h 09m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Bafra tonight?
The moon phase over Bafra tonight is Waxing Crescent with 15.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Bafra?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Bafra, clocks run about 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.