Live local time
What time is it in Istanbul?
Istanbul time zone, explained
Right now it is the time shown on the live clock above in Istanbul. Istanbul observes the Europe/Istanbul time zone (GMT+3). The clock on this page reads the official time-zone rules, so it stays correct year-round — including daylight saving time changes.
Planning a call, a flight, or a livestream with someone in Istanbul? The banner above tells you exactly how far ahead or behind Istanbul is from wherever you are right now. For side-by-side planning across several places, open the World Clock or the Time Zone Converter.
Istanbul time — FAQ
What time is it in Istanbul right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Istanbul (Europe/Istanbul, GMT+3). It updates every second and automatically accounts for daylight saving time.
What time zone is Istanbul in?
Istanbul uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone, currently GMT+3.
Does Istanbul observe daylight saving time?
This page uses the official IANA time zone database, so if Istanbul changes its clocks, the time shown here changes with it automatically.