Current time difference

London to Istanbul Time Difference

Istanbul is currently 2 hours ahead of London.

From Oct 25 to Mar 27, the time difference is 3 hours.

Current clocks

Current time London & Istanbul

London 11:02 AM Sunday, August 2, 2026 BST, UTC+1 See full London time zone details →

Istanbul 1:02 PM Sunday, August 2, 2026 GMT+3, UTC+3 See full Istanbul time zone details →

Quick-reference schedule

9:00 AM in London	→	11:00 AM in Istanbul
12:00 PM in London	→	2:00 PM in Istanbul
5:00 PM in London	→	7:00 PM in Istanbul
12:00 AM in London	→	2:00 AM in Istanbul

Best time to call

The best time to schedule a call is 9:00 AM-4:00 PM in London, which is 11:00 AM-6:00 PM in Istanbul.

Mini time converter

Choose a time in the first location to preview the matching time in the second location.

Right now, 11:02 AM in London is 1:02 PM in Istanbul.

Frequently asked questions

London to Istanbul FAQ

What is the time difference between London and Istanbul?

Istanbul is currently 2 hours ahead of London.

Do London and Istanbul observe Daylight Saving Time?

London is currently observing daylight saving time. The next clock change is Sunday, October 25, 2026. Istanbul does not observe daylight saving time.

When is the best time to schedule a call between London and Istanbul?

The best time to schedule a call is 9:00 AM-4:00 PM in London, which is 11:00 AM-6:00 PM in Istanbul.

Is London ahead of or behind Istanbul?

London is currently 2 hours ahead of Istanbul.