Days in Üsküdar are currently getting shorter, about 19 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Üsküdar
Üsküdar is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.0227° N, 29.0137° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,567 km (2,838 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,452 km (3,388 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,585 km (9,063 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 2,437 km (1,514 mi) east
Üsküdar lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Üsküdar
The point on Earth exactly opposite Üsküdar is near Wellington - when it's noon in Üsküdar, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Üsküdar
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Üsküdar
Üsküdar is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Üsküdar is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Üsküdar
In Üsküdar, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 7m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 13m, a difference of roughly 5h 54m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Üsküdar's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Üsküdar at 41.02° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Üsküdar
With a population of 524,452, Üsküdar ranks as the 20th most populous city in Turkey, out of 423 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Üsküdar
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW / LTFJ) is a major international airport located about 28 km (18 mi) from Üsküdar.
Current local time at the airport is 06:03:04.
Daylight saving time in Üsküdar
Üsküdar uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Istanbul. The current local offset is UTC+3 / +03.
Üsküdar does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Üsküdar
Business hours in Üsküdar (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 11:00 PM (previous day) - 7:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Üsküdar
Compare time in Üsküdar with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Üsküdar
Official national holiday observed in Turkey.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Üsküdar in?
Üsküdar follows the Europe/Istanbul time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Üsküdar at UTC+3.
What time is it in Üsküdar right now?
The current local time in Üsküdar is 06:03:04 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Üsküdar observe daylight saving time?
No. Üsküdar is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Üsküdar?
Üsküdar is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Üsküdar?
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is the nearest airport to Üsküdar, located about 28 km away. The current local time at the airport is 06:03:04.
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