Current time in Turkey

00:40:28

Friday, October 30, 2026

UTC+3 6 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Ankara

Time zone of Turkey

The time in Turkey (Ankara) follows the Europe/Istanbul time zone, currently UTC+3. 6 hours ahead of Brasília.

Turkey

00:40:28

Brasília

18:40:28

How to call or schedule a meeting with Turkey

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 15:00 in Turkey; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 00:00 (next day) there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 12:00 Brasília time.

Turkey: sunrise today at 07:14 · sunset at 17:48 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital: Ankara
Continent: Europe
Area: 780,580 km² (301,383 sq mi)
Population: about 78 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency: Turkish lira (TRY)
Languages: Turkish, Kurdish, Zazaki, Azerbaijani
Calling code: +90
Internet domain: .tr

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

Syria same time
Georgia +1 h
Iraq same time
Iran +0 h 30 min
Greece −1 h
Armenia +1 h
Azerbaijan +1 h
Bulgaria −1 h

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Turkey right now.

More countries: Europe

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Turkey?

6 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Turkey changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Turkey in?

Turkey follows Europe/Istanbul, currently UTC+3. The reference location is Ankara.

Does Turkey have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Turkey does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Turkey from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 12:00 Brasília time (15:00 to 18:00 in Turkey).

What is the capital of Turkey?

The capital of Turkey is Ankara. The country covers about 780,580 km². Continent: Europe.

What currency and calling code does Turkey use?

The currency is the Turkish lira (TRY). To call from abroad, dial +90 before the number. Websites use the .tr domain.