Turkey to maintain permanent daylight saving time in 2026

Turkey will not revert to winter time in 2026, maintaining its permanent daylight saving time policy. Following a 2016 decision aimed at energy conservation, the country will continue to use the UTC+3 time zone throughout the year.

While many European nations are scheduled to set their clocks back by one hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026, Turkey will make no changes. This divergence will result in an increased time difference between Turkey and several European countries during the winter months. For instance, the gap with Germany, France, and the Netherlands will expand to two hours, while the difference with the United Kingdom will increase to three hours.

This shift in time differences is expected to impact international aviation schedules, banking operations, and cross-border communications. Airlines, including Turkish Airlines, are updating ticketing systems to align with winter schedules for European arrivals. Additionally, users are advised to check the settings on older electronic devices to ensure time accuracy during the seasonal transition in Europe.