Local Time in Samsun, Turkey
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- IANA Zone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Country
- Turkey
- Continent
- Asia
Latest news in Samsun
- Samsun Air Quality Index (AQI) and Turkey Air PollutionIQAir · 28d ago
- Mystery drone hits Türkiye's Black Sea coastal city of Samsun at dawnTürkiye Today · 67d ago
- Recognition of the Pontic Greek Genocide by the Turks Should Be a U.S. National InterestMiddle East Forum · 58d ago
- Enea Mihaj reaches "verbal agreement" with Turkish top-flight club Samsunspor, per its presidentScarves and Spikes · 7d ago
- Turkish classic ‘Madonna in a Fur Coat’ hits stage in Samsun | Daily SabahDaily Sabah · 28d ago
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Local Vibe
Samsun is a city on the north coast of Turkey and a major Black Sea port. The urban area recorded a population of 738,692 in 2022. The city is the capital of Samsun Province which has a population of 1,382,376. The city is home to Ondokuz Mayıs University, several hospitals, three large shopping malls, Samsunspor football club, an opera house and a large and modern manufacturing district. The city is best known as the place where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk began the Turkish War of Independence in 1919.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Samsun right now?
- The current time in Samsun, Turkey is 01:41:22 AM (GMT+3), which is UTC+3.
- What time zone is Samsun in?
- Samsun uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated GMT+3, UTC+3.
- Does Samsun observe daylight saving time?
- No. Samsun does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays at UTC+3 year-round.
- What is the UTC offset in Samsun?
- Samsun is currently UTC+3 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).