Istanbul → San Francisco: Time Difference
San Francisco is 10 hours behind Istanbul.
How the difference works
Istanbul uses Europe/Istanbul (UTC+3 standard time) and San Francisco uses America/Los_Angeles (UTC-8 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 11 hours behind Istanbul. San Francisco observes daylight saving time while Istanbul does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
Distance: about 10,785 km (6,702 mi) great-circle distance.
Istanbul → San Francisco, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Istanbul and San Francisco?
In standard time, San Francisco is 11 hours behind Istanbul. San Francisco observes daylight saving time while Istanbul does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
When it is 9:00 in Istanbul, what time is it in San Francisco?
In standard time it is 22:00 the previous day in San Francisco. During daylight saving periods the answer can move by an hour — the live table on this page always reflects today's rules.
How far is San Francisco from Istanbul?
About 10,785 km (6,702 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.