Time Difference between Zurich and Istanbul
Zurich (UTC+1) → Istanbul (UTC+3)
Zurich
Switzerland
Sun, Feb 22
Istanbul
Turkey
Sun, Feb 22
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 07:00 in Zurich, it's 09:00 in Istanbul
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Zurich & Istanbul✓ Perfect Match (6 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (4 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
1,769 km
Est. Flight Time
~3.1h
Time Difference
+2h
Work Hours Overlap
6h
Excellent
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Today 09:00
09:00 - 15:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Zurich
08:00
Istanbul
09:00
Zurich
11:00
Istanbul
12:00
Zurich
14:00
Istanbul
15:00
Zurich
17:00
Istanbul
18:00
Zurich
20:00
Istanbul
21:00
Zurich
23:00
Istanbul
00:00
Zurich
02:00
Istanbul
03:00
Zurich
05:00
Istanbul
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Zurich and Istanbul
Zurich, Switzerland and Istanbul, Turkey are separated by a time difference of 2 hours. When it's noon in Zurich, it's 2 hours later in Istanbul.
Zurich operates on Europe/Zurich 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
With only 2 hours difference, scheduling calls between Zurich and Istanbul is relatively easy.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Zurich and Istanbul is approximately 1,769 km. A direct flight typically takes around 3.1 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.