Istanbul, Turkey
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+3 (GMT+3)
The current local time in Istanbul, Turkey is 20:24:51.
Quick Facts
- Country
- Turkey
- Region
- Asia
- Population
- 15,701,602
- Coordinates
- 41.01° N, 28.95° E
- Time Zone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Currency
- Lira (TRY)
- Languages
- Turkish, Kurdish, Zaza, Azerbaijani +1 more
- Country Area
- 780,580 km²
Time Difference Between Istanbul and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 7h behind | |
| Time in London | 2h behind | |
| Time in Tokyo | 6h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 7h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 1h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 5h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 10h behind | |
| Time in Paris | 1h behind |
Weather in Istanbul
Current weather conditions in Istanbul including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
17°C
Clear Sky
Humidity
53%
Wind
4.5 km/h
Visibility
41 km
24°
15°
22°
16°
19°
15°
23°
14°
20°
15°
Cities Near Istanbul
- Time in Üsküdar5 km
- Time in Şişli6 km
- Time in Esenler7 km
- Time in Bahçelievler8 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Istanbul
Popular Time Differences
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- Time difference between Istanbul and Sydney
- Time difference between Istanbul and Dubai
- Time difference between Istanbul and Singapore
- Time difference between Istanbul and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Istanbul and Paris
Map of Istanbul
Map showing the location of Istanbul at coordinates 41.01384, 28.94966.
About Istanbul Time
Istanbul is located in Asia, Turkeyand follows the Europe/Istanbul time zone. The city has a population of approximately 15,701,602 people.
The current local time in Istanbul is determined by the Europe/Istanbul time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Istanbul, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Istanbul
What time zone is Istanbul in?
Istanbul is in the Europe/Istanbul time zone (GMT+3) in Turkey.
What is the current UTC offset for Istanbul?
Istanbul is currently at UTC+3.
Does Istanbul observe daylight saving time?
No, Istanbul does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset (UTC+3) stays constant year-round.
How can I check the current local time in Istanbul?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Istanbul, Turkey, updated every second.