Why Istanbul stayed on permanent summer time
Since 2016 Turkey has kept UTC+3 year-round instead of switching back to UTC+2. Neighbours that still observe EU daylight saving move around Istanbul twice a year — a live clock beats memorising the gap.
Current time in
Istanbul, Turkey
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Day Local time
Time zone
- Time zone
- +03
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- IANA time zone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Daylight Saving Time
- Not observed
Your time vs Istanbul
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Sunrise 06:50
Now
Sunset 19:03
Day length: 12h 13m
Sunrise & sunset
Today’s sunrise, sunset, solar noon, and day length for this city.
- Sunrise
- 06:50
- Sunset
- 19:03
- Solar noon
- 12:57
- Day length
- 12h 13m
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
73.1% illuminated
- Moonrise
- 16:31
- Moonset
- 01:02
Today in Istanbul
- Astronomical twilight
- Nautical twilight
- Civil twilight
- Sunrise
- Solar noon
- Sunset
- Civil twilight
- Nautical twilight
- Astronomical twilight
- Now
Sunrise & sunset outlook Tap to expand the table
| When | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change | Dawn | Dusk | Daylight* | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today Sep 21 | 06:50 | 19:03 | 12h 13m | — | 06:23 | 19:31 | 13h 08m | — |
| +1 day Sep 22 | 06:51 | 19:02 | 12h 10m | 00:02 shorter | 06:24 | 19:29 | 13h 05m | 00:02 shorter |
| +1 week Sep 28 | 06:57 | 18:51 | 11h 54m | 00:18 shorter | 06:30 | 19:19 | 12h 48m | 00:19 shorter |
| +2 weeks Oct 5 | 07:04 | 18:40 | 11h 35m | 00:37 shorter | 06:37 | 19:07 | 12h 30m | 00:37 shorter |
| +1 month Oct 21 | 07:22 | 18:15 | 10h 53m | 01:20 shorter | 06:54 | 18:43 | 11h 48m | 01:19 shorter |
| +2 months Nov 21 | 07:58 | 17:41 | 9h 42m | 02:30 shorter | 07:28 | 18:11 | 10h 42m | 02:25 shorter |
| +3 months Dec 21 | 08:25 | 17:38 | 9h 13m | 02:59 shorter | 07:54 | 18:09 | 10h 15m | 02:52 shorter |
| +6 months Mar 22 | 07:04 | 19:17 | 12h 13m | 00:00 longer | 06:37 | 19:45 | 13h 08m | 00:00 longer |
* Daylight here is civil dawn to dusk (twilight window), not sunrise–sunset.
| When | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change | Dawn | Dusk | Daylight* | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today Sep 21 | 06:50 | 19:03 | 12h 13m | — | 06:23 | 19:31 | 13h 08m | — |
| −1 day Sep 20 | 06:49 | 19:05 | 12h 15m | 00:02 longer | 06:22 | 19:32 | 13h 10m | 00:02 longer |
| −1 week Sep 14 | 06:43 | 19:15 | 12h 32m | 00:18 longer | 06:16 | 19:43 | 13h 27m | 00:19 longer |
| −2 weeks Sep 7 | 06:36 | 19:27 | 12h 50m | 00:37 longer | 06:08 | 19:55 | 13h 46m | 00:38 longer |
| −1 month Aug 22 | 06:20 | 19:53 | 13h 32m | 01:19 longer | 05:51 | 20:22 | 14h 30m | 01:22 longer |
| −2 months Jul 22 | 05:50 | 20:30 | 14h 39m | 02:26 longer | 05:18 | 21:02 | 15h 43m | 02:35 longer |
| −3 months Jun 22 | 05:32 | 20:39 | 15h 07m | 02:54 longer | 04:58 | 21:13 | 16h 14m | 03:06 longer |
| −6 months Mar 23 | 07:02 | 19:19 | 12h 16m | 00:03 longer | 06:34 | 19:46 | 13h 11m | 00:03 longer |
* Daylight here is civil dawn to dusk (twilight window), not sunrise–sunset.
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Typical business hours
A typical local office window — not market hours, exchange status, or a legal schedule.
- Typical window
- 09:00–18:00
- Typical days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Right now
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Right now in Istanbul
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- Week 39
- Day 264 of 365
- +03 · UTC+3
- 12h 13m daylight today
- Waxing Gibbous · 73.1% illuminated
Upcoming holidays in Turkey
Public holidays from our country pack — not a complete leave calendar for every region or employer.
- Republic Day
- New Year's Day
- National Sovereignty and Children's Day
- Labour Day
- Commemoration of Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day
About this city
- Country
- Turkey Holidays
- Region
- Asia
- Coordinates
- 41.01, 28.98
- Population
- 15,462,452
- IANA time zone
- Europe/Istanbul
Where is Istanbul?
City pin on Google Maps — for orientation, not street navigation.
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Europe/Istanbul · TRT
Live Istanbul time, sunrise, and sunset
This page shows the current time in Istanbul on Turkey Time (TRT) — a fixed UTC+3 since Turkey ended daylight saving in 2016 — plus today's sunrise, sunset, and day length.
The clock follows Europe/Istanbul year-round. Use the blocks below for the live UTC offset, the gap from your local time, and a short sunrise/sunset outlook. Copy the iframe from Embed this clock if you want the same live face on another site.
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Read the fixed UTC+3 offset
Open the Time zone card: Istanbul stays on TRT year-round. Turkey ended DST in 2016, so there is no next clock-change row for this zone.
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Check sunrise and sunset today
The Daylight and Sunrise & sunset cards show today's rise, set, solar noon, and day length. Expand the outlook table for the week and months ahead.
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Questions about Istanbul time & daylight
What time is it in Istanbul right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows Istanbul local time and updates every second. It uses Europe/Istanbul at a constant UTC+3.
Does Istanbul observe daylight saving?
No. Turkey ended daylight saving in 2016 and stays on TRT (UTC+3) all year. The Time zone card shows DST as not observed.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Istanbul today?
See the Daylight and Sunrise & sunset cards for today's exact times, solar noon, and day length. The outlook table lists upcoming and past dates as well.
How many hours ahead of London is Istanbul?
Three hours in winter and two hours during British Summer Time, because London moves and Istanbul does not. Your time vs Istanbul shows the live difference from your device.
When did Turkey stop changing the clocks?
In 2016 Turkey adopted permanent UTC+3. Istanbul no longer springs forward or falls back.
Is Ankara the same time as Istanbul?
Yes. All of Turkey uses Europe/Istanbul at UTC+3, so Ankara, Izmir, and Antalya match Istanbul.
Can I compare Istanbul with Athens or Dubai?
Yes. The Compare times strip shows live clocks for common peers. Add another city with the search box, or open the World Clock board.
Can I embed this Istanbul clock on my site?
Yes. Use the Embed this clock box on this page to copy the iframe or open it in a new tab. The widget shows live Istanbul time year-round — this zone does not use daylight saving. No account required.