Current Time in Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul is on Türkiye Standard Time – TRT (UTC+3) right now. Istanbul does not observe daylight saving time.

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Time zone of Istanbul

Time zoneTürkiye Standard Time
AbbreviationTRT
UTC offsetUTC+3
IANA time zone idEurope/Istanbul
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between Istanbul and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York8 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles11 hours behind--:--
London3 hours behind--:--
Paris2 hours behind--:--
Dubai1 hour ahead--:--
India2 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila5 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo6 hours ahead--:--
Sydney8 hours ahead--:--
Toronto8 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Istanbul

Istanbul does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+3 all year, so conversions never shift.

Istanbul time FAQ

What time is it in Istanbul right now?

Istanbul is on TRT (UTC+3). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Istanbul, updated every second.

What time zone is Istanbul in?

Istanbul is in Türkiye Standard Time, abbreviated TRT, UTC+3. Its IANA time zone id is Europe/Istanbul.

Does Istanbul observe daylight saving time?

No. Istanbul stays on UTC+3 all year.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and New York?

New York is 8 hours behind Istanbul.

Other cities in Turkey

Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.