Tokyo to Istanbul Time Converter
Istanbul is 6 hours behind Tokyo right now. 9:00 AM in Tokyo is 3:00 AM in Istanbul.
Time now: Tokyo and Istanbul
Istanbul is 6 hours behind Tokyo right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.
Tokyo and Istanbul are about 8,946 km (5,559 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Tokyo is on JST (UTC+09:00) and Istanbul is on UTC+03:00 (UTC+03:00).
Tokyo to Istanbul conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Tokyo | Istanbul |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
Best time to meet between Tokyo and Istanbul
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Tokyo = 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Istanbul
Does the time difference between Tokyo and Istanbul change?
No. Neither place changes its clocks, so Istanbul is 6 hours behind Tokyo all year.
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Tokyo is 3:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Istanbul.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Istanbul is 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM (next day) in Tokyo.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 6 hours behind Tokyo right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.
How do I convert Tokyo to Istanbul?
Subtract 6 hours from the Tokyo time to get the Istanbul time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Tokyo is 3:00 AM in Istanbul. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Istanbul?
It is 3:15 AM in Istanbul on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 9:15 AM in Tokyo.
Does the time difference between Tokyo and Istanbul change during the year?
No. Neither place changes its clocks, so Istanbul is 6 hours behind Tokyo all year.
What is the best time for a meeting between Tokyo and Istanbul?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Tokyo = 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Istanbul. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.