Ankara — time and weather
Ankara is a city in Turkey, in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. This page shows the current local time in Ankara and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Ankara
Local time in Ankara is based on the Europe/Istanbul time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Turkey is a country straddling Europe and Asia with a rich history, seaside resorts, bazaars and a vibrant cuisine.
More about the country: Turkey →What to see in Ankara
Sights and historical places
- the Atatürk Mausoleum (Anıtkabir)
- the ancient Ankara Castle
- the Temple of Augustus
Museums
- the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
- the Painting and Sculpture Museum
Where to spend time
- the Gençlik Park
- the area around the castle
- the Atatürk Boulevard
Local cuisine
Turkish cuisine — kebab, meze and tea; cafes and restaurants in the centre.
Climate in Ankara: month by month
The warmest month in Ankara is August, with average daytime highs of 32.9 °C; the coolest is January, around 7.2 °C by day and -1.9 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in May (~56 mm) and is lowest in August (~4 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 | -2 | 51 | 10 |
| February | 8 | -2 | 24 | 5 |
| March | 12 | 1 | 55 | 11 |
| April | 18 | 6 | 54 | 11 |
| May | 23 | 10 | 56 | 11 |
| June | 27 | 14 | 42 | 8 |
| July | 32 | 17 | 9 | 3 |
| August | 33 | 19 | 4 | 2 |
| September | 26 | 14 | 23 | 3 |
| October | 20 | 8 | 20 | 4 |
| November | 15 | 4 | 46 | 6 |
| December | 9 | 1 | 45 | 8 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Ankara are June, September–October: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Ankara: Sunrise 06:04 · Sunset 19:39 · Day length 13:34
Time difference from Ankara right now:
| New York | +7 h |
| London | +2 h |
| Dubai | −1 h |
| Tokyo | −6 h |
| Paris | +1 h |
| Sydney | −7 h |