Daylight Savings Time Changes in Türkiye 🇹🇷 (2016)
Türkiye does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+3 all year round.
| Country: | Türkiye |
| Capital: | Ankara |
| Abbreviations: | TR, TUR |
| IANA Time Zones: | 3 |
| Dial Code: | +90 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
02
:
59
After
04
:
00
27 MAR
27 Mar 2016 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 March 2016, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 March 2016, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 27 Mar 2016 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Türkiye (2016)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Adana | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Adıyaman Province | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Afyonkarahisar Province | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Ağrı | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Aksaray | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Amasya | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Ankara | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Antalya | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Ardahan | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Artvin | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Aydın | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Balıkesir | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Bartın | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Batman | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Bayburt Province | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Bilecik | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Bingöl | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Bitlis | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Bolu | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Burdur | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Bursa Province | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Canakkale | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Çankırı | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Çorum | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Denizli | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Diyarbakır Province | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Düzce | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Edirne | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Elazığ Province | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Erzincan | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Erzurum | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Eskişehir | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Gaziantep | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Giresun | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Gümüşhane Province | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Hakkâri | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Hatay | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Iğdır | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Isparta | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Istanbul | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| İzmir Province | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Kahramanmaraş | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Karabük Province | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Karaman | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Kars Province | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Kastamonu | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Kayseri | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Kilis | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Kırıkkale | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Kırklareli | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Kırşehir | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Kocaeli | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Konya | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Kütahya | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Malatya | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Manisa | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Mardin | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Mersin | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Muğla | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Muş | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Nevşehir Province | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Niğde Province | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Ordu | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Osmaniye | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Rize Province | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Sakarya | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Samsun | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Şanlıurfa | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Siirt | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Sinop | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Sivas | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Şırnak | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Tekirdağ | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Tokat Province | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Trabzon | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Tunceli | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Uşak | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Van | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Yalova | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Yozgat | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
| Zonguldak Province | 27 Mar 2016 | - |
DST Changes Summary for Türkiye
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar | 2016 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Türkiye
Does Türkiye use Daylight Saving Time in 2016?
Yes, Türkiye observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2016 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 Sunday, 27 March 2016. At 02:59 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 27 Mar 2016, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about DST in Türkiye
Does Türkiye observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Türkiye observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks shift forward in spring and back in autumn, giving an extra hour of evening daylight during the warmer months.
When does DST start in Türkiye in 2016?
In 2016, Daylight Saving Time begins in Türkiye on March 27, 2016 at 02:59 local time. Clocks spring forward by one hour at this moment.
When is the next time change in Türkiye?
The next clock change in Türkiye is on March 27, 2016, when clocks will fall back by one hour.
What time zone is Türkiye on after DST ends?
After DST ends, Türkiye returns to its standard time zone, Asia / Istanbul (Asia/Istanbul). Standard time is the country's year-round baseline; DST adds one hour to that during the warmer months.
Why does Türkiye use Daylight Saving Time?
Like most countries that observe DST, Türkiye shifts its clocks to make better use of evening daylight during the summer months, which can reduce electricity demand and shift outdoor activity later into the day. The savings are modest and debated, but the practice remains widespread in mid- and high-latitude countries.