TIME DIFFERENCE

Istanbul Tokyo

+6hTokyo is 6h ahead of Istanbul right now.

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WORKING-HOUR OVERLAP

Working-hour overlap

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IstanbulTokyo

Time zoneTürkiye Standard TimeJapan Standard Time

IANA identifierEurope/IstanbulAsia/Tokyo

AbbreviationGMT+3GMT+9

UTC offsetUTC+3UTC+9

Daylight savingNot observedNot observed

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QUESTIONS

How many hours is Tokyo ahead of Istanbul?

Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Istanbul. That's calculated from each city's current UTC offset (UTC+3 for Istanbul, UTC+9 for Tokyo).

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

No — neither Istanbul nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays constant all year.

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

Aim for roughly 9 AM – 11 AM in Istanbul, which is 3 PM – 5 PM in Tokyo — about 2 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 Tokyo39 cities

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