Current Time in Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul currently observes GMT+03:00 (GMT+3, UTC+3).
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About Istanbul
Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, spanning Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus. Turkey keeps a permanent UTC+3 offset year-round.
Sunrise and sunset in Istanbul
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Istanbul time zone details
Istanbul does not observe daylight saving time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Istanbul in?
Istanbul is in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC+3.
What is the current time in Istanbul?
It is currently 2:06 PM on Monday, June 22, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey.
Does Istanbul observe daylight saving time?
Istanbul does not observe daylight saving time.
When is sunrise and sunset in Istanbul today?
Sunrise today is at 5:32 AM and sunset at 8:39 PM — 15 hours 8 minutes of daylight.
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