Time difference between Istanbul and Dublin
Dublin is 2 hours behind Istanbul
Istanbul, Türkiye is UTC+3 · Dublin, Ireland is UTC — on standard time
The gap is not the same all year
Every converter gives one number for this pair. That number is right for most of the year and wrong for part of it, because Istanbul does not change its clocks and Dublin goes forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
| Istanbul / Dublin clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| standard / summer | 2 hours behind | about 30 weeks |
| standard / standard | 3 hours behind | about 22 weeks |
Istanbul stays put all year while Dublin moves, so the gap changes twice a year from Dublin's side alone. A recurring meeting set in Istanbul's calendar will drift by an hour without anyone touching it.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in both cities overlaps for 6 hours — 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Istanbul, the same moment as 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Dublin.
Istanbul to Dublin, hour by hour
| Istanbul | Dublin |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
On the usual gap of 2 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Dublin?
Dublin is 2 hours behind Istanbul for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Istanbul does not change its clocks and Dublin goes forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
Is Dublin ahead of Istanbul?
No — Dublin is 2 hours behind. Istanbul is UTC+3 and Dublin is UTC on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Istanbul in Dublin?
7:00 AM, on the usual gap.
When can Istanbul and Dublin meet?
Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 6 hours: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM in Istanbul, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM in Dublin.
Other pairs
- Istanbul to Lisbon
- Istanbul to Paris
- Istanbul to Berlin
- Istanbul to Madrid
- Istanbul to Rome
- Istanbul to Amsterdam
- Istanbul to Stockholm
- Istanbul to Warsaw
- Istanbul to Athens
- Istanbul to Helsinki
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