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Türkiye

West & South Asia · TR

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6 hours behind Korea

Straddling Asia and Europe, Türkiye abolished daylight saving in 2016 and stays on UTC+3 year-round. Istanbul is the largest city; Ankara is the capital.

CapitalAnkara
LanguagesTurkish
CurrencyLira (TRY)
Standard timeUTC+3 · No daylight saving
Dialling code+90
Voltage230V / 50Hz
Plug typeC, F
Driving sideRight-hand traffic
Emergency112
Domain.tr

Entry & visa

90 days visa-free for tourism within any 180-day period. Passports should have at least six months of validity.

Worth knowing

European type C and F sockets take Korean plugs directly. Cappadocia balloon flights are cancelled often for wind — leave slack in the schedule.

Frequently asked questions

Q. What is the time difference between Türkiye and Korea?

6 hours behind Korea (UTC+3). No daylight saving.

Q. Will Korean electronics work in Türkiye?

Voltage 230V / 50Hz, Plug type C, F.

Q. Do I need a visa for Türkiye?

90 days visa-free for tourism within any 180-day period. Passports should have at least six months of validity.

Countries in the same region

Visa and entry requirements change with policy, so always confirm the latest official notice for your destination. Voltage and plug types can vary by building.