Time difference

Time Difference Between London and Ankara

Ankara is 2 hours ahead of London. The current difference is 2 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

LondonUnited Kingdom 🇬🇧

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Europe/LondonUTC+1
AnkaraTurkey 🇹🇷

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Europe/IstanbulUTC+3
02 — Difference

London vs Ankara

Ankara is 2 hours ahead of London. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 14:00 in Ankara.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

London
UTC+1
Ankara
UTC+3
Difference
2 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between London and Ankara working hours (09:00–17:00) is 11:00–17:00 Ankara time — that's 09:00–15:00 in London — about 6 hours of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

London observes daylight saving time while Ankara does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
2 hours
London zone
Europe/London
Ankara zone
Europe/Istanbul
London offset
UTC+1
Ankara offset
UTC+3
London DST
Yes
Ankara DST
No
Countries
United Kingdom · Turkey
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between London and Ankara?

Ankara is 2 hours ahead of London right now.

Is London ahead of Ankara?

No, London is 2 hours behind Ankara.

Do London and Ankara observe daylight saving time?

London observes daylight saving time while Ankara does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between London and Ankara?

A good window is 11:00–17:00 in Ankara (09:00–15:00 in London), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.