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