PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Istanbul
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Türkiye Time
- IANA zone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Türkiye
- Region
- Istanbul
- Population
- 15,701,602
- Coordinates
- 41.01° N, 28.95° E
- Elevation
- 39 m
Istanbul is a city in Türkiye, with a population of about 15,701,602. It uses the Türkiye Time time zone (IANA identifier Europe/Istanbul).
Istanbul does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+3 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Ankara, Bursa.
Because Istanbul lies at 41.01° N, 28.95° E, the length of the day changes strongly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 15 h 08 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 9 h 13 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:08 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 08 min |
| June solstice | 5:32 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 08 min |
| September equinox | 6:51 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 8:25 AM | 5:38 PM | 9 h 13 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Istanbul in?
Istanbul is in the Türkiye Time time zone, IANA identifier Europe/Istanbul. The UTC offset is UTC+3.
Does Istanbul have daylight saving time?
No. Istanbul stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and New York?
In January New York is 8 hours behind Istanbul, and in July it is 7 hours behind Istanbul, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Istanbul, and in July it is 10 hours behind Istanbul, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Istanbul?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:32 AM and sets at about 8:39 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 8:25 AM and sets at about 5:38 PM (local time).