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Time in IstanbulUTC+03

Live clock and time-zone data for Istanbul, Turkey — Istanbul (Europe/Istanbul), UTC+03 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock
02:27
Thu 30 Apr 2026 · Night
Timezone
Europe/Istanbul
Current UTC offset
UTC+03
Abbreviation
GMT+3
Population
15,460,000
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Cultural and business context

Clocks in Istanbul follow Istanbul (Europe/Istanbul), currently UTC+03 from UTC. A standard business day in Turkey starts near 09:00 and ends close to 18:00, with lunch typically served between 12:30 and 13:30. Turkey does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC+03 year-round.

Currency
TRY ₺
Dial
+90
Work day
09:00–18:00
Lunch
12:30–13:30
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in Istanbul, other cities are at
Moscow12:00
London10:00
Berlin11:00
New York05:00
Tokyo18:00
Singapore17:00
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Best hours to meet with Moscow
Morning meeting (both on-shift)09:00 ↔ 09:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)13:00 ↔ 13:00
End-of-day sync17:00 ↔ 17:00
Compare: Istanbul ↔ Moscow
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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± 1h
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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Istanbul when it's 9 AM in Moscow?

When it's 09:00 in Moscow, Common Hour's live converter shows the exact equivalent in Istanbul based on today's offset.

Is it daytime in Istanbul right now?

No — it is currently night or dusk in Istanbul.

What are typical business hours in Istanbul?

Offices in Turkey typically run from 09:00 to 18:00 local time.

Does Istanbul observe daylight saving time?

No — Turkey does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC+03 year-round.

When is noon in Istanbul?

Noon in Istanbul corresponds to UTC+03 UTC. The table below shows what that maps to in other cities.

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