Current Time in Istanbul
Live local time in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Istanbul · UTC+3
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About time in Istanbul
Istanbul uses Turkey Time (TRT), UTC+3, all year. Turkey stopped changing its clocks in 2016 and effectively stayed on permanent summer time. As a result, Istanbul is one hour ahead of Athens in winter and level with it in summer.
- Dialing code: +90; European side area code 212, Asian side 216
- Currency: Turkish lira (TRY)
- Standard work week: Monday–Friday
| Time zone | TRT |
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| IANA identifier | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 all year |
| Daylight saving time | No — the clocks don't change |
| Country | Turkey |
| Coordinates | 41.01°N, 28.98°E |
Istanbul time to your time
Planning a call? Here's what each hour in Istanbul is in your local time zone:
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Time in Istanbul vs. other cities
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Istanbul time FAQ
What time zone is Istanbul in?
Istanbul uses the
Europe/Istanbul time zone (TRT), which is UTC+3 all year.Does Istanbul observe daylight saving time?
No. Istanbul stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and me?
The live difference is shown at the top of this page, calculated from your device's time zone. It updates automatically when either location changes to or from daylight saving time.