Time difference between Istanbul and Tokyo

Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Istanbul.

Türkiye · Türkiye Standard Time

3:35 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Japan · Japan Standard Time

9:35 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Istanbul to Tokyo time converter

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Tokyo?

Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Istanbul. Istanbul is on UTC+3 and Tokyo is on UTC+9.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Istanbul, it is 3:00 PM in Tokyo.

When is the best time to call Tokyo from Istanbul?

The best time to call or meet is 9:00 AM–12:00 PM in Istanbul (3:00 PM–6:00 PM in Tokyo), when both places are in normal office hours.

Which days are working days in both Istanbul and Tokyo?

Both Istanbul and Tokyo usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Istanbul and Tokyo change?

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

Istanbul is 6 hours behind Tokyo. More: time in Istanbul · time in Tokyo