Istanbul current time
Current time in Istanbul (Turkey): UTC+3. Istanbul is 6 hours behind Tokyo. Time differences, DST and weather.
Istanbul is in the Europe/Istanbul time zone (UTC+3). Istanbul is 6 hours behind Tokyo.
City Comparison Insights
- Local time: 01:06 (Mon, 10/5)
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- UTC offset: UTC+3
- Country/Region: Turkey
- Region: Asia
- Currency: TRY
Time difference between Istanbul and major cities
Shown relative to Istanbul: plus means the other city is ahead, minus means it is behind.
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18:06 | −7h |
| London | 23:06 | −2h |
| Paris | 00:06 | −1h |
| Tokyo | 07:06 | +6h |
| Singapore | 06:06 | +5h |
| Sydney | 09:06 | +8h |
| Dubai | 02:06 | +1h |
| Seoul | 07:06 | +6h |
| Hong Kong | 06:06 | +5h |
| Los Angeles | 15:06 | −10h |
| Bangkok | 05:06 | +4h |
| Shanghai | 06:06 | +5h |
Daylight saving time (DST)
- Istanbul does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays UTC+3 all year.
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Istanbul now?
Istanbul is in the Europe/Istanbul time zone (UTC+3). The clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Istanbul.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Tokyo?
Istanbul is 6 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Istanbul when it is 9:00 in Tokyo?
When it is 9:00 in Tokyo, it is 03:00 in Istanbul.
Does Istanbul observe daylight saving time?
Istanbul does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays UTC+3 all year.