Sunrise
07:15
LOCAL TIME IN ISTANBUL
Current time in Istanbul, Turkey
It is 2:16 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 in Istanbul. Istanbul is in the Europe/Istanbul time zone, UTC+03:00, and is 2 hours ahead of London.
UTC+03:00No daylight savingCalling code +90
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Istanbul
14:16:50
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Working hoursUTC+03:00
59% of the day in Istanbul has passed
A little moment in IstanbulSunrise and sunset in Istanbul today
Local times for 15 October 2026. Calculated from the city’s coordinates.
☀ The sun is up. 4h 7m of daylight left.
Solar noon
12:49
Sunset
18:24
Day length
11h 8m
Istanbul time zone facts
Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
Time zone
Europe/Istanbul
Abbreviation: UTC+03:00UTC offset now
UTC+03:00
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Not used
No clock change in the next 12 months.Calling code
+90
International dialling code for Turkey.Coordinates
41.01°N, 28.98°E
Used for sunrise and sunset times.Country
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Istanbul time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Istanbul is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Istanbul |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 12:16:50 | Istanbul is 2 hours ahead |
| Time in New York | 07:16:50 | Istanbul is 7 hours ahead |
| Time in Los Angeles | 04:16:50 | Istanbul is 10 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 15:16:50 | Istanbul is 1 hour behind |
| Time in New Delhi | 16:46:50 | Istanbul is 2 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Time in Singapore | 19:16:50 | Istanbul is 5 hours behind |
| Time in Tokyo | 20:16:50 | Istanbul is 6 hours behind |
| Time in Sydney | 22:16:50 | Istanbul is 8 hours behind |
| UTC | 11:16:50 | Istanbul is 3 hours ahead |
Best time to call Istanbul
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Istanbul today look like this elsewhere.
London07:00 – 15:00Thu 15 Oct
New York02:00 – 10:00Thu 15 Oct
Dubai10:00 – 18:00Thu 15 Oct
Sydney17:00 – 01:00Thu 15 Oct
Questions about time in Istanbul
What time is it in Istanbul now?
The current time in Istanbul is 2:16 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (UTC+03:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
What time zone is Istanbul in?
Istanbul uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone (UTC+03:00). The current UTC offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Istanbul observe daylight saving time?
No. Istanbul does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and London?
Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and New York?
Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for Turkey?
The international calling code for Turkey is +90. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
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