Current local time in Istanbul, Türkiye
UTC+03:00 · UTC+03:00 · UTC+03:00
About Istanbul
Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye uses the UTC+03:00 time zone (Europe/Istanbul), currently UTC+03:00. Population: about 14,804,116.
| Country: | Türkiye |
|---|---|
| State / region: | İstanbul |
| Coordinates: | 41°01′N / 28°57′E |
| Population: | 14,804,116 |
| Currency: | Turkish lira (TRY) |
| Languages: | Turkish |
| Country calling code: | +90 |
Time zone in Istanbul
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Istanbul |
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| Time zone name: | UTC+03:00 (UTC+03:00) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+03:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Istanbul does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Istanbul today
| Sunrise: | 07:22 |
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| Sunset: | 18:15 |
| Solar noon: | 12:48 |
| Day length: | 10h 53m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:54 – 18:43 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC+03:00) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Istanbul
- London+2 hIstanbul is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hIstanbul is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hIstanbul is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Istanbul time
What time zone is Istanbul in?
Istanbul uses the IANA time zone Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Istanbul observe daylight saving time?
Istanbul does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and London?
Right now Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and New York?
Right now Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.