Current time in Istanbul, Turkey

This live clock uses Istanbul’s zone (IANA Europe/Istanbul). Use the page for Turkey’s largest city even though the zone id still says Europe.

Istanbul currently stays on TRT (UTC+3) without a seasonal DST jump on this zone. If national rules change, the clock follows IANA—not a handwritten UTC field.

Keep the tab open for Europe–Asia call bridges. Place Istanbul beside Athens or Dubai on the world-clock hub; remain here for Istanbul local time only.

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Country
Turkey
Common searches
Istanbul time, Turkey time
Time zone
Türkiye Standard Time (UTC+3)
Daylight saving
Istanbul, Turkey does not currently use a separate daylight saving offset

Istanbul time FAQ

What time is it in Istanbul now?
The live clock on this page shows the current local time in Istanbul, Turkey.
What time zone is Istanbul in?
Istanbul uses Türkiye Standard Time.
Does Istanbul observe daylight saving time?
No separate daylight saving offset is shown for Istanbul; check the timezone and offset above for the current status.

Time differences right now

Live comparison of Istanbul with cities that often matter for meetings and calls. Differences follow the current daylight saving state on both sides.

CityLocal timeDifference from Istanbul
New York, United States5:41 AM7 h behind
London, United Kingdom10:41 AM2 h behind
Tokyo, Japan6:41 PM6 h ahead
Shanghai, China5:41 PM5 h ahead
Dubai, United Arab Emirates1:41 PM1 h ahead
Sydney, Australia8:41 PM8 h ahead
Los Angeles, California2:41 AM10 h behind

City facts

Istanbul facts

Use this city snapshot alongside the live clock to compare location, daylight, airport, and nearby-city details for Istanbul.

Location
Istanbul · Istanbul · Turkey
Population
13,854,740
Daylight today
7:08 AM - 6:34 PM
Climate
Mediterranean climate · Csa

Geography and profile

Location
Istanbul · Istanbul · Turkey
Population
13,854,740
Population density
2,593.1 /km²
Coordinates
41.0122, 28.9760
Area
5,343.00 km²
Altitude
24 m
Climate
Mediterranean climate · Csa

Sunrise and sunset

Sunrise today
7:08 AM
Sunset today
6:34 PM

Airports and access

  • Istanbul Atatürk Airport · 13.6 km
  • Sabiha Gökçen International Airport · 30.7 km
  • Ennadai Lake · 97.8 km

Nearby cities

No nearby-city links are available in this city snapshot.

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