Current time in Istanbul, Turkiye

What time is it in Istanbul?

Time zone
Europe/Istanbul
UTC offset
UTC+3
18:33:39
Saturday, May 23, 2026
3h ahead of your local time
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About Istanbul time

Istanbul is in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. The current local time updates live below — no refresh needed. Use the analogue dial to read the time at a glance, or open the world clock to compare Istanbul with your own city and plan calls.

FAQ

What time zone is Istanbul in?

Istanbul is in the Europe/Istanbul IANA time zone, currently UTC+3 from UTC.

Does Istanbul observe daylight saving time?

The clock above always reflects the current local rules for Europe/Istanbul, including any seasonal DST transitions automatically.

How accurate is this clock?

The clock uses your device's system time plus the IANA database for Europe/Istanbul. It updates every second and stays accurate as long as your device clock is correct.

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