Time difference

Time Difference Between Washington and Ankara

Ankara is 7 hours ahead of Washington. The current difference is 7 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

WashingtonUnited States 🇺🇸

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America/New_YorkUTC−4
AnkaraTurkey 🇹🇷

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Europe/IstanbulUTC+3
02 — Difference

Washington vs Ankara

Ankara is 7 hours ahead of Washington. When it is 12:00 in Washington, it is 19:00 in Ankara.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Washington
UTC−4
Ankara
UTC+3
Difference
7 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between Washington and Ankara working hours (09:00–17:00) is 16:00–17:00 Ankara time — that's 09:00–10:00 in Washington — about 1 hour of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Washington 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
7 hours
Washington zone
America/New_York
Ankara zone
Europe/Istanbul
Washington offset
UTC−4
Ankara offset
UTC+3
Washington DST
Yes
Ankara DST
No
Countries
United States · Turkey
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Washington and Ankara?

Ankara is 7 hours ahead of Washington right now.

Is Washington ahead of Ankara?

No, Washington is 7 hours behind Ankara.

Do Washington and Ankara observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the best meeting time between Washington and Ankara?

A good window is 16:00–17:00 in Ankara (09:00–10:00 in Washington), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.