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Time difference between Tokyo and Istanbul

Istanbul is 6 hours behind Tokyo.

Tokyo
Japan · Japan Standard Time
9:47 AM
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Istanbul
Türkiye · Türkiye Standard Time
3:47 AM
Thursday, November 12, 2026
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Tokyo to Istanbul time converter

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

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

Questions

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Istanbul?

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

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

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

When is the best time to call Istanbul from Tokyo?

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

Which days are working days in both Tokyo and Istanbul?

Both Tokyo and Istanbul usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Tokyo and Istanbul change?

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

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