What time is it in Istanbul?
Local time in Istanbul, its UTC offset, today's sunrise and sunset, and the difference with other major cities.
· UTC+3 · GMT+3 · Türkiye
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul (GMT+3) |
| Sunrise | 07:37 AM |
| Sunset | 05:58 PM |
| Solar noon | 12:48 PM |
| Day length | 10 h 21 min |
Daylight saving time
Istanbul does not change its clocks: the offset stays UTC+3 all year.
Time difference with other cities
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | −8 h | |
| Los Angeles | −11 h | |
| Chicago | −9 h | |
| Houston | −9 h | |
| Phoenix | −10 h | |
| Philadelphia | −8 h | |
| San Antonio | −9 h | |
| San Diego | −11 h |
Frequently asked questions
Istanbul is on GMT+3, that is UTC+3. When it is 12:00 UTC, it is 03:00 PM in Istanbul — the clock at the top of this page updates live.
Istanbul is on UTC+3. The difference with any other city is in the comparison table above.
Today the sun rises at 07:37 AM and sets at 05:58 PM in Istanbul, a day of 10 h 21 min.
Istanbul does not change its clocks: the offset stays UTC+3 all year.
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