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Time Difference: Ankara to London

🇹🇷AnkaraUTC+3
vs
🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
🇹🇷
Ankara, Turkey
Fri, May 29
🇬🇧
London, UK
Fri, May 29

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Time Difference
2 hours
London is 2 hours behind Ankara

Ankara vs London timezone guide

Ankara (Turkey) uses the Europe/Istanbul timezone at UTC+3, while London (UK) uses Europe/London at UTC+0. This means London is 3 hours behind Ankara (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Ankara and London

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 6 hours per day. The shared window is 11am5pm in Ankara, which is 9am3pm in London. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

AnkaraLondonStatus
6am4amAnkara early, London asleep
7am5amAnkara early, London asleep
8am6amAnkara early, London early
9am7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm5pmAnkara evening, London evening
8pm6pmAnkara evening, London evening
9pm7pmAnkara evening, London evening
10pm8pmAnkara late evening, London evening

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Ankara and London

London observes daylight saving time, but Ankara does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around London's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 Mar 29Ankara is 3 hours ahead London
  • Mar 29 Oct 25Ankara is 2 hours ahead London
  • Oct 25 Jan 1Ankara is 3 hours ahead London

Distance between Ankara and London

Great-circle distance
2,833 km
Direct flight time
~4h 20m

Ankara and London are 2,833 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~4h 20m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Ankara and London?
The current time difference is 2 hours. Ankara is currently 2 hours ahead of London.
Is Ankara ahead of London?
Yes. Ankara is currently 2 hours ahead of London.
What time is it in London when it's 9 AM in Ankara?
When it's 9 AM in Ankara, it's 7am in London.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Ankara and London?
The best window is 11am–5pm in Ankara, which is 9am–3pm in London. That's 6 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Ankara and London observe daylight saving time?
London observes daylight saving time, but Ankara does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Ankara and London?
Ankara and London are 2,833 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 4 hours 20 minutes.