Current Time in Istanbul, Turkey
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
TRTUTC+3
Istanbul time zone
Time Zone
Türkiye Time (TRT)
IANA: Europe/Istanbul
UTC Offset
UTC+3
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
41.01° N, 28.95° E
Sunrise
6:48 AM
Sunset
7:06 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 18 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul to New York | -7 hours | |
| Istanbul to London | -2 hours | |
| Istanbul to Dubai | +1 hour | |
| Istanbul to New Delhi | +2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Istanbul to Tokyo | +6 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Istanbul. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Istanbul
What time zone is Istanbul in?
Istanbul is on Türkiye Time (IANA time zone Europe/Istanbul), which is TRT (UTC+3) all year.
Does Istanbul observe daylight saving time?
No. Istanbul does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on TRT (UTC+3) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 7 hours behind Istanbul. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Istanbul?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:48 AM and sets at 7:06 PM local time, giving 12 hours 18 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Turkey on the same time as Istanbul?
Yes. Turkey uses a single time zone, so Istanbul has the same local time as the rest of the country.