Current local time in Istanbul
Istanbul, Türkiye, uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone (Türkiye Standard Time). There is no daylight saving: the offset stays UTC+3 all year. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Türkiye Standard Time
- UTC offset now
- UTC+3
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Dialing code
- +90
The time zone, at a glance.
Istanbul follows Europe/Istanbul. No UTC-offset changes are scheduled during 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
No clock change scheduled in 2026. Istanbul stays on UTC+3 throughout this calendar year.
2027
No clock change scheduled in 2027. Istanbul stays on UTC+3 throughout this calendar year.
Future dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Istanbul.
Of these monthly samples, Jun has the most daylight (15h 7m) and Dec the least (9h 15m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 8:26 AM | 6:00 PM | 9h 33m | UTC+3 |
| Feb 15 | 7:58 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 40m | UTC+3 |
| Mar 15 | 7:16 AM | 7:10 PM | 11h 54m | UTC+3 |
| Apr 15 | 6:25 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 18m | UTC+3 |
| May 15 | 5:46 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 29m | UTC+3 |
| Jun 15 | 5:31 AM | 8:37 PM | 15h 7m | UTC+3 |
| Jul 15 | 5:44 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 50m | UTC+3 |
| Aug 15 | 6:13 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 49m | UTC+3 |
| Sep 15 | 6:44 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 29m | UTC+3 |
| Oct 15 | 7:15 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 9m | UTC+3 |
| Nov 15 | 7:51 AM | 5:45 PM | 9h 54m | UTC+3 |
| Dec 15 | 8:21 AM | 5:36 PM | 9h 15m | UTC+3 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
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Best times to call from Istanbul
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Istanbul time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 hours behind | 4:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–10:00 AM there) | Working hours for both |
| London | 2 hours behind | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–3:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Tokyo | 6 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM (3:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (9:00 AM–11:00 AM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Sydney | 8 hours ahead | 7:00 AM–1:00 PM (3:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Dubai | 1 hour ahead | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (10:00 AM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in Türkiye, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · Republic Day
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
- Tue, Mar 9, 2027 · End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
- Fri, Apr 23, 2027 · National Sovereignty and Children's Day
- Sat, May 1, 2027 · Labour and Solidarity Day
- Sun, May 16, 2027 · Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
Airports serving Istanbul
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport · 30 km
- IST İstanbul Airport · 36 km
Places that share Istanbul’s clock
These places use the same Europe/Istanbul rules, so their time always matches Istanbul, including clock changes.
- Ankara · Turkey
- Izmir · Turkey
- Bursa · Turkey
- Adana · Turkey
- Gaziantep · Turkey
- Konya · Turkey
- Antalya · Turkey
- Diyarbakir · Turkey
- Icel · Turkey
- Samsun · Turkey
- Tarsus · Turkey
- Kayseri · Turkey
- Trabzon · Turkey
- Eskisehir · Turkey
- Malatya · Turkey
- Sanliurfa · Turkey
- Erzurum · Turkey
- Izmit · Turkey
- Kahramanmaras · Turkey
- Denizli · Turkey
Also on UTC+3 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match Istanbul today but may differ after a clock change.
- Russia
- Egypt
- Iraq
- Saudi Arabia
- Ethiopia
- Kenya
- Tanzania
- Syria
- Ukraine
- Greece
- Yemen
- Romania
- Lebanon
- Israel
- Belarus
- Madagascar
- Uganda
- Qatar
Questions about time in Istanbul
What time zone is Istanbul in?
Istanbul uses the IANA time zone Europe/Istanbul, known as Türkiye Standard Time. Its offset is UTC+3 all year.
Does Istanbul observe daylight saving time?
No. Istanbul keeps UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is 7 hours behind Istanbul; London is 2 hours behind Istanbul; Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Istanbul; Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Istanbul; Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Istanbul; Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Istanbul.
How do I call Istanbul from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +90, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Istanbul as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use Europe/Istanbul. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.