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Astronomical data for Bursa (40.19° N, 29.06° E) at the foot of Uludağ.
From snowy Uludağ peaks to the fertile Bursa plain.
Turkey uses TRT (UTC+3) year-round. Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, follows this same timezone. Located between Istanbul and Ankara, Bursa is perfectly positioned in Turkey's single timezone.
The Grand Mosque (Ulu Cami) of Bursa is open for visitors between prayers from early morning until after Isha prayer (~9:30 PM in summer). The Green Mosque (Yeşil Cami) opens 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM. Emir Sultan Mosque is open dawn to dusk. All mosques close briefly for the five daily prayers and for a longer period during Friday noon prayer (12:30 – 2:00 PM).
Uludağ Ski Resort operates December through March. Ski lifts run 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM daily. The cable car (teleferik) from Bursa city center to Uludağ operates 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (schedule varies by season). Night skiing is available on select slopes until 9 PM. Snow conditions are best in January-February with average 2-3 meters of snow cover.
Bursa's historic Koza Han (Silk Market) operates 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Monday–Saturday. The Covered Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı) opens 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Local food markets run daily from 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM. The famous İskender kebap restaurants serve lunch from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (some close when sold out). The chestnut candy shops in Ulu Cami area open 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM.
Bursa is famous for its thermal baths dating back 600+ years. The historic Eski Kaplıca (Old Thermal Bath) operates 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM daily. Yeni Kaplıca: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Modern thermal hotels offer 24-hour pool access. Best time to visit thermal baths is early morning (6-8 AM) or evening (8-10 PM) for a quieter experience.
Commercial businesses: 9 AM – 6 PM. Banks: 9 AM – 5 PM. Bursa's automotive industry (Renault, Fiat factories) operates in shifts: 6 AM – 2 PM, 2 PM – 10 PM. Shopping centers: 10 AM – 10 PM. The textile industry hub in Bursa operates 8 AM – 6 PM weekdays.
Bursa uses TRT (UTC+3), identical to all Turkish cities.
Yes, all of Turkey uses UTC+3. Bursa and Istanbul are identical.
Ski lifts operate 9 AM – 4:30 PM daily during the winter season (December–March).
The Ulu Cami is open daily from dawn to after evening prayers, except during active prayer times.
Bursa's area code is 224. International: +90 224 XXX XXXX.
Bursa was the first capital of the Ottoman Empire (1326-1365) and remains home to the tombs of the first Ottoman sultans.