London to Istanbul Time Converter
Istanbul is 3 hours ahead of London right now. 9:00 AM in London is 12:00 PM in Istanbul.
Time now: London and Istanbul
Istanbul is 3 hours ahead of London right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 2 hours at some times of the year and 3 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
London and Istanbul are about 2,498 km (1,552 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now London is on GMT (UTC+00:00) and Istanbul is on UTC+03:00 (UTC+03:00).
London to Istanbul conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| London | Istanbul |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between London and Istanbul
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM London = 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Istanbul
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 London and Istanbul change?
Yes. Right now Istanbul is 3 hours ahead of London. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 28 March 2027: London moves its clocks forward. Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of London from then (it was 3 hours before).
- Sunday, 31 October 2027: London moves its clocks back. Istanbul is 3 hours ahead of London from then (it was 2 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in London is 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Istanbul.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Istanbul is 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM in London.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between London and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 3 hours ahead of London right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 2 hours at some times of the year and 3 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert London to Istanbul?
Add 3 hours to the London time to get the Istanbul time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in London is 12:00 PM in Istanbul. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Istanbul?
It is 2:22 AM in Istanbul on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 11:22 PM in London.
Does the time difference between London and Istanbul change during the year?
Yes. Right now Istanbul is 3 hours ahead of London. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 28 March 2027: London moves its clocks forward. Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of London from then (it was 3 hours before). Sunday, 31 October 2027: London moves its clocks back. Istanbul is 3 hours ahead of London from then (it was 2 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between London and Istanbul?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM London = 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Istanbul. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.