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Current Time in Istanbul, Turkey

Q: 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).

Q: 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.

Q: What continent is Istanbul in?

Istanbul is located in Middle East. It is the 15.5 million population city in Turkey.

Turkey · TRT · UTC+3:00

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Europe/Istanbul

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

Live Time Comparison — Istanbul

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📅 Public Holidays in Turkey (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for Turkey. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 1

New Year's Day

Apr 23

National Sovereignty Day

May 1

Labour and Solidarity Day

May 19

Ataturk Commemoration

Jul 15

Democracy Day

Aug 30

Victory Day

Oct 29

Republic Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call Istanbul

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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.

What time is sunrise in Istanbul today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Istanbul are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Istanbul's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Istanbul? +

Sunset times in Istanbul are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Istanbul? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Istanbul Airport (IST) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Istanbul to London, Istanbul to New York, Istanbul to Dubai, Istanbul to Tokyo.