What time is it in Istanbul?
Turkey
Istanbul is in the Europe/Istanbul time zone (). In Istanbul it is currently --:--:--. Istanbul is located in Turkey. The difference compared to São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is 6 hours ahead — when it's 12pm in São Paulo, it's 18:00 in Istanbul.
Live world clocks
| 🇧🇷São Paulo | --:-- | 6 hours behind |
| 🇵🇹Lisbon | --:-- | 2 hours behind |
| 🇬🇧London | --:-- | 2 hours behind |
| 🇺🇸New York | --:-- | 7 hours behind |
| 🇯🇵Tokyo | --:-- | 6 hours ahead |
| 🇦🇪Dubai | --:-- | 1 hours ahead |
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Retail: 9am–7pm | Banks: 9am–5pm | Restaurants: 12–3pm and 7–10pm
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Upcoming holidays in Turkey
- Dec 25Christmas Dayin 196 days
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About Istanbul
Istanbul is one of the main cities of Turkey, located in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. Does not observe daylight saving time.
- Population
- 15,500,000
- Metro area
- 16,000,000
- Official language
- Turco
- Currency
- Lira Turca (TRY)
Main airport
- Distance to center
- 0 km
- Avg. travel time
- 0 min
Frequently asked questions about Istanbul
What time is it in Istanbul now?
The current time in Istanbul is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second from the Europe/Istanbul time zone.
What time zone is Istanbul in?
Istanbul is in the Europe/Istanbul time zone (UTC+3).
What's the time difference between Istanbul and São Paulo?
The difference between Istanbul and São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is 6 hours ahead.
What's the time difference between Istanbul and Lisbon?
The difference between Istanbul and Lisbon is 2 hours ahead.
Does Istanbul observe daylight saving time?
No, Istanbul does not observe daylight saving time — the time zone stays stable year-round.
How do I call Istanbul from Brazil?
From Brazil, dial 0021 + +90 + local area code + number.
What are the upcoming holidays in Turkey?
Jan 01 — New Year's Day; Dec 25 — Christmas Day
What are typical business hours in Istanbul?
Retail: 9am–7pm | Banks: 9am–5pm | Restaurants: 12–3pm and 7–10pm