Current Time in Istanbul, Türkiye 🇹🇷
Lat/Long: 41.01° N, 28.95° E
Elevation: 39 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Türkiye
Province: Istanbul
IANA Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT+3
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Daylight Hours in Istanbul
Istanbul gets 15h 03m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset is at 20:34.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 13m near the December solstice to 15h 07m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Istanbul and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Istanbul right now.
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Cities Sharing Istanbul's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Istanbul.
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Prayer Times in Istanbul
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 9 Jun ● | 03:21 | 05:31 | 13:03 | 17:03 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 03:20 | 05:31 | 13:03 | 17:04 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 03:20 | 05:31 | 13:03 | 17:04 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 03:20 | 05:31 | 13:03 | 17:04 | 20:36 | 22:06 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 03:19 | 05:31 | 13:04 | 17:04 | 20:36 | 22:06 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 03:19 | 05:31 | 13:04 | 17:05 | 20:37 | 22:07 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 03:19 | 05:31 | 13:04 | 17:05 | 20:37 | 22:07 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Istanbul
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Moon Phases & Times for Istanbul
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How Far Is Istanbul From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 1,757 km | NNE (18deg) |
| Paris | 2,253 km | WNW (302deg) |
| London | 2,499 km | NW (308deg) |
| Dubai | 2,997 km | ESE (118deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,812 km | ESE (107deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,017 km | ENE (76deg) |
| New York | 8,068 km | NW (309deg) |
| Singapore | 8,644 km | E (99deg) |
Istanbul's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Istanbul and you would surface in the open ocean, near 41.0deg S, 151.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Istanbul
What time is it in Istanbul right now?
The current local time in Istanbul is 06:48 on Tuesday, June 09, 2026. Istanbul follows the Europe/Istanbul time zone.
What time zone is Istanbul in?
Istanbul uses the Europe/Istanbul IANA time zone (UTC+03:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Istanbul?
Is Istanbul on daylight saving time right now?
No — Istanbul is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 09, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Istanbul today?
Today in Istanbul: sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset is at 20:34, giving 15h 02m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Istanbul tonight?
The moon phase over Istanbul tonight is Waning Crescent with 42.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Istanbul?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Istanbul, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.