Time Difference Between London and Ankara

The time difference between London and Ankara is 2 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in London, it is 14:00 in Ankara. London uses the Europe/London time zone (UTC+1), while Ankara uses Europe/Istanbul (UTC+3).

Ankara is 2 hours ahead of London — 2 hours
London, United Kingdom
00:39:12
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+1 · BST (DST)
Ankara, Turkey
02:39:12
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+3 · +03

Time Zone Details: London vs Ankara

Detail London Ankara
Time Zone IDEurope/LondonEurope/Istanbul
UTC OffsetUTC+1UTC+3
AbbreviationBST+03
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryUnited KingdomTurkey
RegionEuropeEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 6 overlapping business hours between London and Ankara (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–15:00 in London  =  11:00–17:00 in Ankara

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from London time to Ankara time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

London Ankara
00:00 02:00 Night
01:00 03:00 Night
02:00 04:00 Night
03:00 05:00 Night
04:00 06:00 Night
05:00 07:00 Night
06:00 08:00
07:00 09:00
08:00 10:00
09:00 11:00 Overlap
10:00 12:00 Overlap
11:00 13:00 Overlap
12:00 14:00 Overlap
13:00 15:00 Overlap
14:00 16:00 Overlap
15:00 17:00
16:00 18:00
17:00 19:00
18:00 20:00
19:00 21:00
20:00 22:00
21:00 23:00
22:00 00:00 (+1 day) Night
23:00 01:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

London is currently observing daylight saving time, while Ankara is on standard time. When London switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for London–Ankara Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between London and Ankara?

The time difference is 2 hours. Ankara is 2 hours ahead of London.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from London to Ankara?

The best window is between 09:00 and 15:00 London time, which corresponds to 11:00–17:00 in Ankara. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert London time to Ankara time?

Add 2 hours to London time to get Ankara time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.