San Francisco to Istanbul time converter

Istanbul is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco. When it is 9:00 AM in San Francisco, it is 7:00 PM in Istanbul.

San Francisco PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Istanbul TRT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

San Francisco
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7
Istanbul
Turkey
Wed, Oct 21
TRTUTC+3+10h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

San Francisco to Istanbul conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in San Francisco (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Istanbul): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +10h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +11h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +10h

Distance

San Francisco and Istanbul are 10,784 km (6,701 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco.

What time is it in Istanbul when it is 9 AM in San Francisco?

When it is 9:00 AM in San Francisco, it is 7:00 PM in Istanbul.

When is the best time to call Istanbul from San Francisco?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in San Francisco (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Istanbul): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between San Francisco 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.