Current time in Istanbul

Istanbul is one of the world's rare cities that spans two continents at once. The Bosphorus Strait divides the city between Europe and Asia, with ferries and bridges connecting the two shores throughout the day. Over more than two thousand years, Istanbul has carried different names — Byzantium, Constantinople, and finally Istanbul — serving as the capital of major empires whose legacy remains visible in its domes, minarets, and historic landmarks, from Hagia Sophia to the Blue Mosque.

Istanbul observes Turkey Time (TRT / UTC+3) throughout the year, as Turkey uses a fixed time zone without daylight saving changes. The live clock at the top of this page updates automatically in your browser to display the current local time in Istanbul wherever you are.

Located at approximately 41° north latitude, Istanbul experiences noticeable seasonal changes in daylight. Summer brings long evenings, while winter days are much shorter. As a result, sunrise, sunset, and daily prayer times shift noticeably from month to month, always following the sun's movement.

Prayer times on this page are calculated using the Presidency of Religious Affairs of Turkey (Diyanet) method, the official calculation method used in Turkey. You can also view the complete monthly prayer timetable, use the Prayer Clock to track the time remaining until the next prayer, and access the Qibla Finder to determine the direction of Makkah accurately from anywhere in Istanbul.