Istanbul to Rafah time converter

Istanbul and Rafah are on the same time. When it is 9:00 AM in Istanbul, it is 9:00 AM in Rafah.

Istanbul TRT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Rafah EEST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Istanbul
Turkey
Tue, Oct 20
TRTUTC+3
Rafah
Palestine
Tue, Oct 20
EESTUTC+3±0
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Istanbul to Rafah conversion table

Every hour of today in Istanbul and the matching time in Rafah. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

IstanbulRafah
12:00 AM12:00 AM
1:00 AM1:00 AM
2:00 AM2:00 AM
3:00 AM3:00 AM
4:00 AM4:00 AM
5:00 AM5:00 AM
6:00 AM6:00 AM
7:00 AM7:00 AM
8:00 AM8:00 AM
9:00 AM9:00 AM
10:00 AM10:00 AM
11:00 AM11:00 AM
12:00 PM12:00 PM
1:00 PM1:00 PM
2:00 PM2:00 PM
3:00 PM3:00 PM
4:00 PM4:00 PM
5:00 PM5:00 PM
6:00 PM6:00 PM
7:00 PM7:00 PM
8:00 PM8:00 PM
9:00 PM9:00 PM
10:00 PM10:00 PM
11:00 PM11:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Istanbul (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Rafah).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Istanbul and Rafah switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026: ±0
  • Oct 24, 2026 – Mar 27, 2027: -1h
  • Mar 27, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: ±0

Distance

Istanbul and Rafah are 1,180 km (733 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Rafah?

Istanbul and Rafah are on the same time.

What time is it in Rafah when it is 9 AM in Istanbul?

When it is 9:00 AM in Istanbul, it is 9:00 AM in Rafah.

When is the best time to call Rafah from Istanbul?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Istanbul (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Rafah).

Does the time difference between Istanbul and Rafah change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.