Current Time in Turkey
Turkey uses Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. See the live time across Turkey below.
Time across Turkey
4 cities trackedTurkey is in a single time zone — Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00). The country does not observe daylight saving time, so local time stays the same all year round.
Public Holidays in Turkey
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Yılbaşı | public |
| Apr 10 | Ramadan Feast | Ramazan Bayramı | public |
| Apr 23 | National Sovereignty and Children's Day | Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı | public |
| May 1 | Labour and Solidarity Day | Emek ve Dayanışma Günü | public |
| May 19 | Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day | Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı | public |
| Jun 17 | Sacrifice Feast | Kurban Bayramı | public |
| Jul 15 | Democracy and National Unity Day | Demokrasi ve Milli Birlik Günü | public |
| Aug 30 | Victory Day | Zafer Bayramı | public |
| Oct 29 | Republic Day | Cumhuriyet Bayramı | public |
Istanbul vs the World
Current time difference between Istanbul, Turkey and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Istanbul |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 11:07 AM | UTC−4 | 7h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 4:07 PM | UTC+1 | 2h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 7:07 PM | UTC+4 | 1h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 8:37 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 11:07 PM | UTC+8 | 5h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 12:07 AM | UTC+9 | 6h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 1:07 AM | UTC+10 | 7h behind |
Business Hours in Istanbul (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Istanbul, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Istanbul | 5:00 PM in Istanbul |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| London | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Dubai | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 11:30 AM | 7:30 PM |
| Singapore | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Sydney | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Turkey in?
Turkey uses Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00) and does not observe daylight saving time — the UTC offset stays constant all year.
What time is it in Turkey right now?
The current time in Istanbul is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Turkey observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Turkey does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the time never changes throughout the year.
How many time zones does Turkey have?
Turkey has 1 time zone (Europe/Istanbul).
What is Turkey's UTC / GMT offset?
Turkey is in Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00) all year round — the offset never changes.
Is the time the same throughout Turkey?
Yes — the whole of Turkey shares one time zone (Europe/Istanbul, UTC+03:00).
What is the time difference between Turkey and India?
Turkey (UTC+03:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.