Current Time in İstanbul, Turkey Now

Q: What is the current time in İstanbul, Turkey?

The current local time in İstanbul, Turkey is 12:17 PM on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul (UTCUTC+03:00, +03).

Q: What time zone is İstanbul, Turkey in?

İstanbul, Turkey observes the Europe/Istanbul timezone, which is UTCUTC+03:00. The timezone abbreviation is +03.

Q: Is İstanbul, Turkey currently observing Daylight Saving Time?

No, İstanbul, Turkey is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time. Standard time is in effect.

Q: What time is sunrise and sunset in İstanbul, Turkey today?

Today in İstanbul, Turkey, the sun rises at 06:09 AM and sets at 07:54 PM, giving 13h 45m of daylight (April 26, 2026).

Q: What is the moon phase in İstanbul, Turkey today?

Today's moon phase in İstanbul, Turkey is Waxing Gibbous, 74% illuminated (April 26, 2026). Moonrise: 14:43. Moonset: 03:38.

Q: What is the international dialing code for Turkey?

The international dialing code (country code) for Turkey is +90. The internet country-code top-level domain is .tr. A typical phone number format is: XXX XXX XXXX.

Q: What is the population of İstanbul?

The population of İstanbul is approximately 15.9 million people.

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☀ Daytime ·Sunset07:54 PM ·🌔 Waxing Gibbous

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🌅 06:09 AM

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🌇 07:54 PM

📍 Location	İstanbul, Turkey
🌏 Country	🇹🇷 Turkey
⏲️ Timezone	Europe/Istanbul
📐 Coordinates	41.0351° N, 28.9833° E
👥 Population	15,907,951 approx.
💵 Currency	Turkish Lira (₺)

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Sunrise & Sunset

↑ 06:09 AM ↓ 07:54 PM

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Moon Phases

Waxing Gibbous · 74% lit

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Sunrise & Sunset TodaySunday, April 26, 2026

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🌅06:09 AM🌇07:54 PM

Event	Time	Details
🌌 Astronomical Dawn	04:25 AM	Sun 18° below horizon
🌊 Nautical Dawn	05:04 AM	Sun 12° below horizon
🌄 Civil Dawn	05:39 AM	Sun 6° below horizon
🌅 Sunrise	06:09 AM	Upper limb touches horizon
📸 Golden Hour AM	06:09 AM – 06:46 AM	Warm low-angle light
☀ Solar Noon	01:01 PM	Sun at highest point
📸 Golden Hour PM	07:17 PM – 07:54 PM	Warm low-angle light
🌇 Sunset	07:54 PM	Upper limb touches horizon
🌆 Civil Dusk	08:24 PM	Sun 6° below horizon
🌊 Nautical Dusk	08:59 PM	Sun 12° below horizon
🌌 Astronomical Dusk	09:37 PM	Sun 18° below horizon
⏱️ Day Length	13h 45m	Total daylight duration

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Moon Phase TodaySunday, April 26, 2026

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Waxing Gibbous

73.7% illuminated

🌙 Moonrise14:43

🌑 Moonset03:38

📏 Distance384,761 km

Upcoming Moon Phases

Phase	Date	Time
🌕 Full Moon	2026-05-01	20:23
🌗 Last Quarter	2026-05-10	00:20
🌑 New Moon	2026-05-16	23:02
🌓 First Quarter	2026-05-23	14:02

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Local Business Hoursİstanbul

🏢 Office Hours	08:30-17:30	📅 Holiday
🏦 Bank Hours	09:00-17:00	📅 Holiday
🛒 Shop Hours	10:00-22:00	📅 Holiday
📅 Weekend	Saturday,Sunday	📅 Weekend Today

Emergency Numbersİstanbul

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Police

155

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Fire

110

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Ambulance

112

Time Difference with World Citiesİstanbul vs major cities

12a 4a 8a 12p 4p 8p 12a

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Phone & Country InfoTurkey

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Dialing Code

+90

International prefix

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Internet TLD

.tr

Country domain

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Phone Format

XXX XXX XXXX

Typical local format

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Plug Types

C/F

230V · Right-hand traffic

💡To call Turkey from abroad, dial your country's exit code ++90, then the local number (format:XXX XXX XXXX).

Daylight Hours by Monthİstanbul · 2026

Jan

9h 33m

Feb

10h 38m

Mar

11h 53m

Apr

13h 17m

May

14h 28m

Jun

15h 7m

Jul

14h 51m

Aug

13h 50m

Sep

12h 30m

Oct

11h 10m

Nov

9h 55m

Dec

9h 15m

▐ This month▐ Longest day▐ Shortest day

Today (April 26) has13h 45mof daylight in İstanbul.

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Frequently Asked QuestionsTime & location — İstanbul, Turkey

❓What is the current time in İstanbul, Turkey?

❓What time zone is İstanbul, Turkey in?

❓Is İstanbul, Turkey currently observing Daylight Saving Time?

❓What time is sunrise and sunset in İstanbul, Turkey today?

❓What is the moon phase in İstanbul, Turkey today?

❓What is the international dialing code for Turkey?

❓What is the population of İstanbul?

About İstanbul Time, timezone & local overview

İstanbul in Turkey runs on Europe/Istanbul time (UTCUTC+03:00). The current local time is 12:17 PM on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The location observes the Europe/Istanbul timezone, currently UTCUTC+03:00 (+03). No DST adjustment is active; this location follows standard time. The region has an estimated population of 15.9 million. Sunrise was at 06:09 AM this morning; sunset is expected at 07:54 PM — 13h 45m of daylight in total. The current lunar phase is Waxing Gibbous, 73.7% illuminated. Transactions in İstanbul are conducted in Turkish Lira (₺).