London to Istanbul time converter
Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of London. When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 11:00 AM in Istanbul.
8:18 PM in London, Friday, October 16, 2026
London to Istanbul conversion table
Every hour of today in London and the matching time in Istanbul. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| London | Istanbul |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in London (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Istanbul).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because London and Istanbul switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: +2h
- Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: +3h
- Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +2h
Distance
London and Istanbul are 2,498 km (1,552 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between London and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of London.
What time is it in Istanbul when it is 9 AM in London?
When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 11:00 AM in Istanbul.
When is the best time to call Istanbul from London?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in London (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Istanbul).
Does the time difference between London and Istanbul change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.