Current Time in Istanbul, Türkiye
Live local time in Istanbul with its UTC offset, daylight saving status and the time difference from your location.
Istanbul Europe/Istanbul
About time in Istanbul
Istanbul uses Türkiye Time (TRT, UTC+3) all year. Istanbul does not use daylight saving time, so its UTC offset never changes.
Türkiye adopted permanent UTC+3 in 2016 and no longer changes its clocks. In winter Istanbul is two hours ahead of Paris, and in summer one hour ahead.
Time difference between Istanbul and other cities
The table below is calculated live from your browser's time zone data, so it already includes today's daylight saving rules.
| City | Time there now | Compared with Istanbul |
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Sunrise and sunset in Istanbul
Local times in Istanbul, calculated for its coordinates (41.01° N, 28.98° E). They can differ by a minute or two from official tables.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | |||
| March equinox (Mar 20, 2026) | 07:08 | 19:15 | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (Jun 21, 2026) | 05:31 | 20:39 | 15h 08m |
| September equinox (Sep 22, 2026) | 06:51 | 19:02 | 12h 12m |
| December solstice (Dec 21, 2026) | 08:25 | 17:38 | 9h 13m |
Working hours in Istanbul converted to UTC
| Local time in Istanbul | UTC (standard time) |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | 06:00 |
| 12:00 | 09:00 |
| 17:00 | 14:00 |
Frequently asked questions about time in Istanbul
What time zone is Istanbul in?
Istanbul is in the Türkiye Time zone (Europe/Istanbul). Its standard UTC offset is UTC+3.
Does Istanbul observe daylight saving time?
No. Istanbul stays on UTC+3 all year, so its time difference to cities that do change their clocks shifts by one hour whenever they switch.
When is the longest day of the year in Istanbul?
Around Jun 21, at the June solstice. The sun rises at 05:31 and sets at 20:39 local time, about 15h 08m of daylight. The shortest day is around Dec 21, with about 9h 13m.
What does a 09:00–17:00 working day in Istanbul look like in UTC?
A 09:00–17:00 working day in Istanbul is 06:00–14:00 UTC in standard time.