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Time difference between Istanbul and Tokyo

Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Istanbul

Istanbul, Türkiye is UTC+3 · Tokyo, Japan is UTC+9 — on standard time

The gap holds all year

Neither city changes its clocks — Istanbul does not change its clocks and Tokyo does not change its clocks — so 6 hours is the difference in January and in July alike. That is worth knowing about this pair specifically, because most international pairs do move and a recurring meeting between them does not need checking twice a year.

When they can both be at their desks

Nine-to-five in both cities overlaps for 2 hours — 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Istanbul, the same moment as 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Tokyo.

Istanbul to Tokyo, hour by hour

IstanbulTokyo
12:00 AM6:00 AM
1:00 AM7:00 AM
2:00 AM8:00 AM
3:00 AM9:00 AM
4:00 AM10:00 AM
5:00 AM11:00 AM
6:00 AM12:00 PM
7:00 AM1:00 PM
8:00 AM2:00 PM
9:00 AM3:00 PM
10:00 AM4:00 PM
11:00 AM5:00 PM
12:00 PM6:00 PM
1:00 PM7:00 PM
2:00 PM8:00 PM
3:00 PM9:00 PM
4:00 PM10:00 PM
5:00 PM11:00 PM
6:00 PM12:00 AM (next day)
7:00 PM1:00 AM (next day)
8:00 PM2:00 AM (next day)
9:00 PM3:00 AM (next day)
10:00 PM4:00 AM (next day)
11:00 PM5:00 AM (next day)

On the usual gap of 6 hours.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Tokyo?

Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Istanbul for most of the year. The gap never changes: Istanbul does not change its clocks and Tokyo does not change its clocks.

Is Tokyo ahead of Istanbul?

Yes — Tokyo is 6 hours ahead. Istanbul is UTC+3 and Tokyo is UTC+9 on standard time.

What time is 9 AM in Istanbul in Tokyo?

3:00 PM, on the usual gap.

When can Istanbul and Tokyo meet?

Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 2 hours: 9:00 AM–11:00 AM in Istanbul, which is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM in Tokyo.

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