Daylight Savings Time Changes in Türkiye 🇹🇷 (1924)
| Country: | Türkiye |
| Capital: | Ankara |
| Abbreviations: | TR, TUR |
| IANA Time Zones: | 3 |
| Dial Code: | +90 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
12 MAY
12 May 1924 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 12 May 1924, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, 12 May 1924, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 12 May 1924 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
30 SEP
30 Sep 1924 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Tuesday, 30 September 1924, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Tuesday, 30 September 1924, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Sep 1924 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Türkiye (1924)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Adana | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Adıyaman Province | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Afyonkarahisar Province | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Ağrı | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Aksaray | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Amasya | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Ankara | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Antalya | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Ardahan | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Artvin | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Aydın | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Balıkesir | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Bartın | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Batman | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Bayburt Province | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Bilecik | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Bingöl | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Bitlis | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Bolu | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Burdur | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Bursa Province | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Canakkale | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Çankırı | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Çorum | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Denizli | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Diyarbakır Province | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Düzce | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Edirne | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Elazığ Province | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Erzincan | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Erzurum | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Eskişehir | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Gaziantep | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Giresun | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Gümüşhane Province | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Hakkâri | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Hatay | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Iğdır | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Isparta | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Istanbul | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| İzmir Province | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Kahramanmaraş | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Karabük Province | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Karaman | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Kars Province | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Kastamonu | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Kayseri | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Kilis | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Kırıkkale | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Kırklareli | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Kırşehir | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Kocaeli | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Konya | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Kütahya | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Malatya | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Manisa | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Mardin | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Mersin | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Muğla | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Muş | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Nevşehir Province | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Niğde Province | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Ordu | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Osmaniye | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Rize Province | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Sakarya | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Samsun | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Şanlıurfa | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Siirt | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Sinop | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Sivas | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Şırnak | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Tekirdağ | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Tokat Province | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Trabzon | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Tunceli | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Uşak | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Van | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Yalova | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Yozgat | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
| Zonguldak Province | 12 May 1924 | 30 Sep 1924 |
DST Changes Summary for Türkiye
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar | 2016 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Türkiye
Does Türkiye use Daylight Saving Time in 1924?
Yes, Türkiye observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1924 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Türkiye?
The next scheduled time transition in Türkiye will take place on Monday, 12 May 1924. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Türkiye follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Türkiye spans 3 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each province.
How will the next transition affect the day in Türkiye?
Following the shift on 12 May 1924, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.