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.
Local time
09:34:03
Friday, 31 July 2026
UTC+3
Weather now
19°C · Mainly clear — Feels like 18°, Humidity 51%, Wind 9 km/h
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
City population≈ 5,803,482 people
Country languagesTurkish
Currencylira (₺, TRY)
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.