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Time difference between London and Istanbul

Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of London. When it is noon in London, it is 2:00 PM in Istanbul. The same gap applies whether you look at it as London to Istanbul or Istanbul to London.

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Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of London, usually.

Difference right now2 hours (usual)
Upcoming changesCalculating…

How the gap works

The gap is not constant. Because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time and Istanbul does not, the difference becomes 3 hours for part of the year. The live section above shows the exact gap right now and when it next changes.

  • London (United Kingdom) is in the Europe/London time zone: UTC+0 (GMT) or UTC+1 (BST).
  • Istanbul (Turkey) is in the Europe/Istanbul time zone: UTC+3.

Convert London time to Istanbul time

LondonIstanbul
6:00 AM8:00 AM
9:00 AM11:00 AM
12:00 PM2:00 PM
3:00 PM5:00 PM
6:00 PM8:00 PM
9:00 PM11:00 PM

Based on the usual 2 hours gap.

Best time to call or meet

During standard 9-to-5 working hours, London and Istanbul overlap for 6 hours, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in London (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Istanbul). If you stretch the day to 7 AM to 10 PM in both cities, the shared window is 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM in London (9:00 AM to 10:00 PM in Istanbul).

The best time to call is around 12:00 PM in London (2:00 PM in Istanbul). That time falls inside standard working hours in both cities. These times use the usual gap; for a few weeks each year, shift them by the difference noted above.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between London and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of London, usually. It becomes 3 hours for part of the year.

Is Istanbul ahead of or behind London?

Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of London.

Does the time difference between London and Istanbul change during the year?

Yes. The usual gap is 2 hours, but because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time and Istanbul does not, it becomes 3 hours for part of the year. The live section above lists the next changes.

What is the best time to schedule a call between London and Istanbul?

The best time to call is around 12:00 PM in London (2:00 PM in Istanbul). That time falls inside standard working hours in both cities. During standard 9-to-5 working hours, London and Istanbul overlap for 6 hours, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in London (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Istanbul).