Time Difference: Beijing vs Istanbul
Live comparison of current time in Beijing, China and Istanbul, Turkey.
Hour-by-Hour Comparison
| Beijing | Istanbul |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 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 |
About Time Difference: Beijing and Istanbul
Beijing, China is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+8. Istanbul, Turkey is in the Europe/Istanbul timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+3. The hour-by-hour table above shows when working hours overlap, helping you find the best time for calls, meetings, and collaboration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Beijing and Istanbul?
Beijing uses the Asia/Shanghai timezone (UTC+8) and Istanbul uses the Europe/Istanbul timezone (UTC+3). The exact difference may vary during daylight saving transitions.
When is the best time to call from Beijing to Istanbul?
Look for hours highlighted in green in the comparison table above — these are times when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM - 5 PM).
Does the time difference change?
Yes, if either city observes daylight saving time, the difference can shift by 1 hour during DST transitions. This page always shows the current, live difference.