Current Local Time in Istanbul☆

Istanbul is located in the Europe/Istanbul time zone (UTC+3). As a major metropolitan city in Turkey, Istanbul serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of New York.

When planning calls or meetings with Istanbul, consider that standard business hours are typically Standard business hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Banks operate 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Grand Bazaar opens 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM (closed Sundays), while the Spice Bazaar operates 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM. Shopping malls are open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. Most restaurants serve from noon until midnight, with many staying open until 2:00 AM in Beyoğlu and Kadıköy. local time. Istanbul does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+3.

Istanbul has a population of approximately 16M (20M in the metro area). The local currency is the Turkish Lira (₺). To call Istanbul from abroad, use the country code +90 212/216. The primary language spoken is Turkish.

For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Istanbul time is 8 hours ahead of New York, and 3 hours ahead of London. This makes Istanbul conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.