Current Time in Istanbul, Turkey

10:39:51 PM

22:39:51

TRT (Turkey Time) · UTC+03:00

Europe/Istanbul

Clock format
Time zone details

Istanbul does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Istanbul

Sunrise7:49 AMSolar noon12:48 PMSunset5:47 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Istanbul in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Turkey
Place type
City or town
Country currency
Turkish Lira (TRY)

Practical

Country languages
Turkish, Kurdish, Zaza, Azerbaijani, Avaric
Dialing code
+90
Population
15,701,602
Elevation
Approximately 39 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
41° 00' N / 28° 56' E
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All times shown relative to Istanbul local time

Clock changes in Istanbul

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
9 hr 58 min2 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination15%
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Friday, November 13, 2026

Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
9 hr 58 min2 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(31.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
9 hr 58 min2 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 56 min2 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 54 min2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 52 min2 min shorter than the previous day
9 hr 50 min1 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 48 min1 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 46 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Istanbul

Temperature unit

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Plan around Istanbul

Upcoming national public holidays in Turkey

  1. New Year's Day
  2. End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
  3. National Sovereignty and Children's Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International AirportSAWLarge airport · Serves Pendik, Istanbul32.8 km east-southeast

Source: OurAirports record · SAW / LTFJ

About 32.8 km (20.4 mi) east-southeast of Istanbul

Scheduled airline service in source data

İstanbul AirportISTLarge airport34.3 km north-northwest

Source: OurAirports record · IST / LTFM

About 34.3 km (21.3 mi) north-northwest of Istanbul

Scheduled airline service in source data

Tekirdağ Çorlu AirportTEQMedium airport · Serves Çorlu87.5 km west

Source: OurAirports record · TEQ / LTBU

About 87.5 km (54.4 mi) west of Istanbul

Scheduled airline service in source data

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Istanbul in?
Istanbul uses Turkey Time (TRT, UTC+3) all year. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Istanbul.
When is the next clock change in Istanbul?
No clock changes are scheduled for Istanbul in the next 12 months
Does Istanbul observe daylight saving time?
No. Istanbul uses TRT (UTC+3) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Istanbul?
Istanbul is UTC+3 all year