Istanbul to Tokyo Time Difference
🇹🇷 Istanbul is currently 6 hours ahead of 🇯🇵 Tokyo.
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Difference
+6h
Business overlap
3h
Distance
8,943 km
Approx. flight
10.5h
Hour-by-Hour: Istanbul to Tokyo
| 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 🇯🇵 Tokyo | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Neither Istanbul nor Tokyo observes Daylight Saving Time. The time difference is always 6 hours ahead.
Best Meeting Times
There are 3 overlapping business hours between Istanbul and Tokyo (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇹🇷 Istanbul
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🇯🇵 Tokyo
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Tokyo?
The time difference between Istanbul and Tokyo is currently 6 hours ahead. Istanbul uses GMT+3 (UTC+3), while Tokyo uses GMT+9 (UTC+9).
When it's noon in Istanbul, what time is it in Tokyo?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Istanbul, it is 6:00 PM in Tokyo. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Istanbul and Tokyo change?
No. The time difference between Istanbul and Tokyo is always 6 hours ahead — neither city observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset never changes.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Istanbul and Tokyo?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in Istanbul (which is 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Tokyo). This 3-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Istanbul ahead or behind Tokyo?
Istanbul is currently 6 hours behind Tokyo.
What time zone is Istanbul in?
Istanbul is in the Europe/Istanbul time zone, currently using GMT+3 (UTC+3). Istanbul does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Istanbul in Tokyo?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Istanbul, it is 6:00 AM in Tokyo.