Ankara
Türkiye · Central Anatolia
RegionCentral Anatolia
Plate code06
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Dialling code—
Time zoneUTC+3
- Anıtkabir
- Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
- Ankara Castle
- Hamamönü
- Gordion
About Ankara
Ankara's ancient name was Ankyra; under the Galatians and Romans it was an important regional centre. The famous inscription listing the emperor's deeds can still be read on the walls of the Temple of Augustus.
Declared Türkiye's capital on 13 October 1923, Ankara quickly grew into a planned capital. Today it is the country's second most populous city.
When to go?
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Monthly climate
| Month | Avg. high °F | Rain in | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.9 | 1.57 | Cool or rainy |
| February | 43.7 | 1.37 | Cool or rainy |
| March | 52.9 | 1.54 | Cool or rainy |
| April | 63.3 | 1.67 | Good |
| May | 72.3 | 2.05 | Ideal |
| June | 80.1 | 1.45 | Ideal |
| July | 86.7 | 0.57 | Good |
| August | 87.1 | 0.49 | Good |
| September | 79.0 | 0.70 | Ideal |
| October | 68.0 | 1.06 | Ideal |
| November | 55.6 | 1.24 | Cool or rainy |
| December | 43.9 | 1.74 | Cool or rainy |
Public holidays 2027
- New Year's DayJanuary 1
- Ramadan Feast (Eid al-Fitr)March 9–11
- National Sovereignty and Children's DayApril 23
- Labour and Solidarity DayMay 1
- Feast of Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)May 16–19
- Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports DayMay 19
- Democracy and National Unity DayJuly 15
- Victory DayAugust 30
- Republic DayOctober 29
Practical info
- CurrencyTurkish lira (₺)
- Plugs & voltageC/F · 230 V
- Emergency112
- LanguageTurkish
- DrivingOn the right