Istanbul time zone
Türkiye Time (TRT) — UTC+3 all year (no daylight saving).
Istanbul runs on Türkiye Time, a permanent UTC+3 since 2016 — the city that straddles two continents keeps a single steady clock. The display above shows the live current time in Istanbul.
- Türkiye moved to permanent UTC+3 in 2016, ending seasonal clock changes
- Istanbul matches Moscow time all year
- Istanbul is 3 hours ahead of London in winter, 2 in summer
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Istanbul change its clocks?
No — Türkiye has stayed on UTC+3 year-round since 2016, so only the other country's DST changes the difference.
What's the difference between Istanbul and New York?
8 hours in the US winter and 7 in summer — 5 PM in Istanbul is 9 or 10 AM in New York.
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