What time is it in Istanbul?
The clock below shows the exact local time in Istanbul, Turkey, ticking live in your browser. Istanbul is the city on two continents; Turkey stays on UTC+3 all year.
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Time zone & daylight saving
Istanbul uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is currently UTC+3. Istanbul does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+3 all year.
If you have a call or flight around a clock change, double-check the time a few days before. Most mix-ups happen on the weekend the clocks move.
Time difference from major cities
Planning a call
Here is how common business hours in Istanbul line up elsewhere today:
| Istanbul | New York | London | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 in Istanbul | 01:00 | 06:00 | 14:00 |
| 10:00 in Istanbul | 03:00 | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 12:00 in Istanbul | 05:00 | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| 14:00 in Istanbul | 07:00 | 12:00 | 20:00 |
| 16:00 in Istanbul | 09:00 | 14:00 | 22:00 |
| 18:00 in Istanbul | 11:00 | 16:00 | 00:00 |
| 20:00 in Istanbul | 13:00 | 18:00 | 02:00 |
A rough rule: anything between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the earlier city usually lands inside working hours for both sides, unless they are more than 8 hours apart.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Istanbul in?
Istanbul is in the Europe/Istanbul time zone, currently UTC+3.
Does Istanbul have daylight saving time?
No. Istanbul stays on UTC+3 all year.
How do I know the time difference between me and Istanbul?
The live line under the clock compares your device's time zone with Istanbul and updates automatically.