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Time difference between Tokyo and Istanbul

Istanbul is 6 hours behind Tokyo

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

The gap holds all year

Neither city changes its clocks — Tokyo does not change its clocks and Istanbul 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 — 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Tokyo, the same moment as 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Istanbul.

Tokyo to Istanbul, hour by hour

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

On the usual gap of 6 hours.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Istanbul?

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

Is Istanbul ahead of Tokyo?

No — Istanbul is 6 hours behind. Tokyo is UTC+9 and Istanbul is UTC+3 on standard time.

What time is 9 AM in Tokyo in Istanbul?

3:00 AM, on the usual gap.

When can Tokyo and Istanbul meet?

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

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