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TRT · UTC+3
About Istanbul
Istanbul is Turkey's largest city and its economic and cultural powerhouse, spread across both banks of the Bosphorus so that it sits partly in Europe and partly in Asia. The Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar draw visitors year-round, and its main airport is one of the world's great connecting hubs.
Turkey uses Turkey Time, fixed at UTC+3 with no daylight saving since the country stopped changing its clocks. The whole country, including the capital Ankara, shares this single zone. Because Europe does change, Istanbul is two hours ahead of Paris and Berlin in winter but only one hour ahead in summer, which is worth remembering when booking meetings.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Istanbul in?
Istanbul is in the Europe/Istanbul time zone (TRT), which is UTC+3.
Does Istanbul observe daylight saving time?
No. Istanbul does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and UTC?
Istanbul is currently UTC+3.
What is the dialling code for Istanbul?
The international dialling code for Istanbul is +90.
When is the best time to call Istanbul from London?
Working hours (9:00–17:00) overlap from 09:00 to 14:00 in London, which is 12:00 to 17:00 in Istanbul.