Current Time in Istanbul
Turkey · TRT · UTC+3:00
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Europe/Istanbul
Timezone Details
| Timezone | TRT |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+3:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | No (not observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Population | 15.5 million |
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About Istanbul Time Zone (TRT)
Istanbul, Turkey's largest city and a transcontinental metropolis bridging Europe and Asia, uses Turkey Time (TRT, UTC+3) year-round. Turkey stopped observing Daylight Saving Time in 2016.
Key fact: Istanbul is 3 hours ahead of UTC, the same as Moscow and Nairobi.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Istanbul with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Istanbul Time
What time is it in Istanbul right now? +
The current time in Istanbul, Turkey is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Istanbul is in the TRT timezone (UTC+3:00).
What timezone is Istanbul in? +
Istanbul is in the TRT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Europe/Istanbul. The UTC offset is +3:00 (year-round).Does Istanbul observe Daylight Saving Time? +
No, Istanbul does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC+3:00 throughout the entire year.
What is the UTC offset for Istanbul? +
Istanbul's UTC offset is UTC+3:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and London? +
Istanbul (TRT) is UTC+3:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Istanbul is 3 hours ahead of UTC, the same as Moscow and Nairobi.
How do I convert Istanbul time to UTC? +
To convert Istanbul time to UTC, subtract UTC+3:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Istanbul and the UTC offset is UTC+3:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Istanbul in? +
Istanbul is located in Middle East. It is the 15.5 million population city in Turkey.
What is the IANA timezone name for Istanbul? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Istanbul is
Europe/Istanbul. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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