TIME DIFFERENCE

Istanbul London

−2hLondon is 2h behind Istanbul right now.

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WORKING-HOUR OVERLAP

Working-hour overlap

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IstanbulLondon

Time zoneTürkiye Standard TimeBritish Summer Time

IANA identifierEurope/IstanbulEurope/London

AbbreviationGMT+3GMT+1

UTC offsetUTC+3UTC+1

Daylight savingNot observedObserved

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QUESTIONS

How many hours is London behind Istanbul?

London is 2 hours behind Istanbul. That's calculated from each city's current UTC offset (UTC+3 for Istanbul, UTC+1 for London).

Does the time difference between Istanbul and London change during the year?

It can. London observes daylight saving time, so the gap shifts by an hour when clocks change. The live clocks above always reflect the current, correct difference.

What's the best time to schedule a meeting between Istanbul and London?

Aim for roughly 11 AM – 5 PM in Istanbul, which is 9 AM – 3 PM in London — about 6 hours where both cities are within normal working hours. To collect everyone's exact availability, create a free meeting on Converge.

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From Istanbul39 cities

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From London39 cities

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