Current Time in Başkale, Türkiye 🇹🇷
Lat/Long: 38.05° N, 44.02° E
Elevation: 2,297 m above sea level
Population rank: #401 of 2,287 cities in Türkiye by population
Province: Van
IANA Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
Timezone: +03
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
The time now in Başkale, Türkiye is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Başkale currently observes +03, UTC+3. Clocks in Başkale are set to UTC+03:00 under the Europe/Istanbul zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. Being in the temperate belt, Başkale sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Başkale lies high in the uplands, around 2297 m above sea level. Başkale is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 1779 km off. Modest in size, Başkale still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
Başkale gets 11h 02m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:17 and sunset at 17:19.
Başkale Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Başkale
Başkale gets 11h 02m of daylight today. Sunrise in Başkale is at 06:17 and sunset in Başkale is at 17:19.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 31m near the December solstice to 14h 48m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Başkale and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Başkale right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Türkiye
Cities Sharing Başkale's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Başkale.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 20 Oct ● | 04:46 | 06:16 | 11:48 | 14:53 | 17:20 | 18:50 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:47 | 06:17 | 11:48 | 14:52 | 17:19 | 18:49 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:48 | 06:18 | 11:48 | 14:51 | 17:18 | 18:48 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 04:49 | 06:19 | 11:48 | 14:50 | 17:16 | 18:46 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 04:50 | 06:20 | 11:48 | 14:49 | 17:15 | 18:45 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 04:51 | 06:21 | 11:48 | 14:48 | 17:14 | 18:44 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 04:52 | 06:22 | 11:47 | 14:47 | 17:12 | 18:42 |
14-day Forecast for Başkale
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Başkale
Moon Phases & Times for Başkale
Distances & Clock Changes in Başkale
How Far Is Başkale From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 1,779 km | SE (140deg) |
| Moscow | 2,026 km | NNW (348deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,495 km | ESE (119deg) |
| Paris | 3,520 km | WNW (304deg) |
| London | 3,723 km | NW (308deg) |
| Hong Kong | 6,807 km | E (83deg) |
| Singapore | 7,312 km | ESE (109deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,088 km | ENE (58deg) |
Başkale's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Başkale and you would surface in the open ocean, near 38.0deg S, 136.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Başkale
What time is it in Başkale right now?
The current local time in Başkale is 17:12 on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Başkale follows the Europe/Istanbul time zone.
What time zone is Başkale in?
Başkale 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 Başkale?
Is Başkale on daylight saving time right now?
No — Başkale is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 20, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Başkale today?
Today in Başkale: sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset is at 17:19, giving 11h 02m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Başkale tonight?
Over Başkale tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 68.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Başkale?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Başkale, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.