Current Time in Istanbul, Turkey
Check the current time in Istanbul, including its time zone, UTC offset, and daylight saving status. Use this page to quickly plan calls, travel, or meetings with people in Istanbul.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
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About Time in Istanbul
Istanbul follows Turkey Time (TRT, UTC+3) year-round. Straddling Europe and Asia, Istanbul is Turkey's largest city and a major cultural crossroads.
The current time in Istanbul is displayed above and updates every second. Today in Istanbul, the sun rises at approximately 6:11 AM and sets at approximately 7:57 PM. The current date is Thursday, August 13, 2026. Whether you're scheduling a meeting across time zones, planning travel to Istanbul, or simply curious about the local time, NowTimeHub provides accurate, real-time information for Istanbul, Turkey and hundreds of other cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Istanbul observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Turkey abolished Daylight Saving Time in 2016 and permanently uses UTC+3.
What time zone is Istanbul in?
Istanbul is in the Europe/Istanbul time zone with an offset of GMT+03:00 from UTC.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Istanbul?
Today, sunrise in Istanbul is at approximately 6:11 AM and sunset at approximately 7:57 PM. Times vary throughout the year.
What is the current time in Istanbul?
The current time in Istanbul is shown in the live clock above. This page updates every second to show the accurate local time.
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Last updated: August 2026