Turkey · Europe/Istanbul
Current Time in Istanbul, Turkey
Europe/Istanbul Timezone
GMT+3Europe/IstanbulClock synchronized (±0ms)
21:48:03
Friday
October 30, 2026
Unix Timestamp
1793386083
UTC Time
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:48:03 GMT
ISO Format
2026-10-30T18:48:03.425Z
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Developer snippet
Use this timezone in your code:
const date = new Date();
const options = { timeZone: "Europe/Istanbul", hour: "2-digit", minute: "2-digit" };
const formatter = new Intl.DateTimeFormat('en-US', options);
console.log(formatter.format(date));City Information
Timezone Information
CountryTurkey
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Coordinates41.0082° N, 28.9784° E
Population15.5 million
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it now in Istanbul?
The current local time in Istanbul, Turkey is 6:48 PM UTC. Istanbul is located in the Europe/Istanbul timezone.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and UTC?
Istanbul follows Europe/Istanbul time. The current offset from UTC is 0 hours.
Does Istanbul observe daylight saving time?
This depends on the local regulations of Turkey. The current time is 6:48:03 PM Coordinated Universal Time, which automatically adjusts for daylight saving time when applicable.
How does time in Istanbul compare to other major cities?
Here is how the current time in Istanbul compares to other major cities: New York: 02:48 PM (-7h) • London: 06:48 PM (-3h) • Tokyo: 03:48 AM (+6h)
Current Time in Istanbul, Turkey in Other Languages
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