Time Difference between Istanbul and Tokyo

Istanbul, Turkey and Tokyo, Japan are separated by a time difference of 6 hours. When it's noon in Istanbul, it's 6 hours later in Tokyo.

Istanbul operates on Europe/Istanbul timezone, while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo. 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 early morning in Istanbul.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Istanbul and Tokyo is approximately 8,946 km. A direct flight typically takes around 11.5 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.