Time Difference: Istanbul vs Tokyo
Live comparison of current time in Istanbul, Turkey and Tokyo, Japan.
Hour-by-Hour Comparison
| Istanbul | Tokyo |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
About Time Difference: Istanbul and Tokyo
Istanbul, Turkey is in the Europe/Istanbul timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+3. Tokyo, Japan is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+9. 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 Istanbul and Tokyo?
Istanbul uses the Europe/Istanbul timezone (UTC+3) and Tokyo uses the Asia/Tokyo timezone (UTC+9). The exact difference may vary during daylight saving transitions.
When is the best time to call from Istanbul to Tokyo?
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.