Time Difference between Beijing and Istanbul

Beijing, China and Istanbul, Turkey are separated by a time difference of 5 hours. When it's noon in Beijing, it's 5 hours earlier in Istanbul.

Beijing operates on Asia/Shanghai timezone, while Istanbul uses Europe/Istanbul. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.

Best Time to Call

To catch business hours in both cities, consider scheduling calls during late afternoon in Beijing.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Beijing and Istanbul is approximately 7,057 km. A direct flight typically takes around 9.3 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.