Time difference between Beijing and Istanbul

Istanbul is 5 hours behind Beijing.

China · China Standard Time

8:46 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Türkiye · Türkiye Standard Time

3:46 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Beijing to Istanbul time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Beijing and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 5 hours behind Beijing. Beijing is on UTC+8 and Istanbul is on UTC+3.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 4:00 AM in Istanbul.

When is the best time to call Istanbul from Beijing?

The best time to call or meet is 2:00 PM–6:00 PM in Beijing (9:00 AM–1:00 PM in Istanbul), when both places are in normal office hours.

Which days are working days in both Beijing and Istanbul?

Both Beijing and Istanbul usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Beijing and Istanbul change?

No. Neither Beijing nor Istanbul changes its clocks in a way that affects the difference, so it stays the same all year.

Beijing is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul. More: time in Beijing · time in Istanbul