What time is it in Istanbul?
Istanbul is in the Europe/Istanbul timezone (UTC+3). The clock below is live. The sun rises around 05:52 local time.
Scheduling a call with someone in Istanbul? Use the overlap tool on the home page to see when their working hours meet yours. Istanbul is UTC+3, so the difference to you depends on where you are.
About the time in Istanbul
Istanbul keeps the Europe/Istanbul timezone, UTC+3 right now. It does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays the same all year. That makes Istanbul 3 hours ahead of UTC.
Working-hours overlap with major hubs
If you work 9–5 in Istanbul, this is how much of your day overlaps with teams elsewhere:
- New York, 1 h overlap
- London, 6 h overlap
- Singapore, 3 h overlap
Today the sun rises around 05:52 and sets around 20:28 in Istanbul. The days are currently getting about 2 minutes shorter each day. Tonight's sky shows a waxing gibbous. Sun times and golden hour in Istanbul →
It is currently week 30.
Most offices in Istanbul run a standard 9-to-5 day in UTC+3. If you need to reach someone there, aim for their mid-morning or early afternoon, and use the overlap tool to find the exact window from wherever you happen to be. The clock at the top of this page stays live and always reflects the current offset, daylight saving included.
FAQ
Which timezone is Istanbul in?
Istanbul uses Europe/Istanbul, which is UTC+3.
Does Istanbul observe daylight saving time?
The Europe/Istanbul zone adjusts automatically for DST where it applies; the clock above is always correct.