Time Difference between Tokyo and Istanbul

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

Tokyo operates on Asia/Tokyo 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 Tokyo.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Tokyo and Istanbul 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.