Time difference
Time difference between Ankara and Istanbul
Find the best time to schedule a call or meeting.
Istanbul is currently in the same time zone as Ankara.
Ankara • GMT+3
5:44 PM
Thursday, Jun 18
Istanbul • GMT+3
5:44 PM
Thursday, Jun 18
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Best times to meet
The 9 AM – 5 PM business windows in both cities overlap for 8 hours. 9 AM–5 PM in Ankara is 9 AM–5 PM in Istanbul. Aim somewhere in the middle of that window so neither side starts cold or finishes drained.
Quick conversion table
| Ankara | Istanbul |
|---|---|
| 8 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 12 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 3 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 5 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 9 PM | 9:00 PM |
Daylight saving
The time difference between these two cities stays the same over the next six months — neither zone is changing for daylight saving in that window.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours ahead is Istanbul than Ankara?
- Istanbul and Ankara share the same time zone.
- What time is 9 AM in Ankara in Istanbul?
- 9:00 AM in Ankara is 9:00 AM in Istanbul.
- Do Ankara and Istanbul observe daylight saving?
- The time difference between these two cities stays the same over the next six months — neither zone is changing for daylight saving in that window.
- When is the best time to call Istanbul from Ankara?
- Aim for 9 AM–5 PM in Ankara, which is 9 AM–5 PM in Istanbul.