Istanbul to Los Angeles Time Converter
Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Istanbul right now. 9:00 AM in Istanbul is 10:00 PM in Los Angeles (the day before).
Time now: Istanbul and Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Istanbul right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 11 hours at some times of the year and 10 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Istanbul and Los Angeles are about 11,018 km (6,846 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Istanbul is on UTC+03:00 (UTC+03:00) and Los Angeles is on PST (UTC-08:00).
Istanbul to Los Angeles conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Istanbul | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
Best time to meet between Istanbul and Los Angeles
There is no overlap between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places.
If both sides can be flexible (7 AM – 10 PM):
- 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM Istanbul = 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Los Angeles
- 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Istanbul = 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM Los Angeles
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between Istanbul and Los Angeles change?
Yes. Right now Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Istanbul. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks forward. Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Istanbul from then (it was 11 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks back. Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Istanbul from then (it was 10 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Istanbul is 10:00 PM (previous day) to 7:00 AM in Los Angeles.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Los Angeles is 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM (next day) in Istanbul.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Istanbul right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 11 hours at some times of the year and 10 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Istanbul to Los Angeles?
Subtract 11 hours from the Istanbul time to get the Los Angeles time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Istanbul is 10:00 PM in Los Angeles (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Los Angeles?
It is 4:19 PM in Los Angeles on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 3:19 AM in Istanbul.
Does the time difference between Istanbul and Los Angeles change during the year?
Yes. Right now Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Istanbul. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks forward. Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Istanbul from then (it was 11 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks back. Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Istanbul from then (it was 10 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Istanbul and Los Angeles?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM Istanbul = 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Los Angeles.