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| TIME DIFFERENCE | %s +03:00 (+03) |
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What time is it in Istanbul?
The current time in Istanbul is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Istanbul is in Turkey, in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. Istanbul does not change its clocks during the year: local time is always UTC +3:00.
Time difference with London: +2:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 14:00 in Istanbul.
Time zone and clock changes in Istanbul
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC +3:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Difference with London | +2:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Istanbul
Today, October 7, 2026, the sun rises in Istanbul at 07:07 and sets at 18:37 (local time), giving 11 h 30 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:52.
More about Istanbul
See the location and GPS coordinates of Istanbul, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Istanbul and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Istanbul
What time is it in Istanbul right now?
The current time in Istanbul is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the Europe/Istanbul time zone.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and London?
Time difference with London: +2:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 14:00 in Istanbul.
Does Istanbul observe daylight saving time?
Istanbul does not change its clocks during the year: local time is always UTC +3:00.
What time is sunrise today in Istanbul?
Today, October 7, 2026, the sun rises in Istanbul at 07:07 and sets at 18:37 (local time), giving 11 h 30 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:52.
