Istanbul → Tokyo: Time Difference
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How the difference works
Istanbul uses Europe/Istanbul (UTC+3 standard time) and Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 6 hours ahead of Istanbul. Neither city observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.
Distance: about 8,943 km (5,557 mi) great-circle distance.
Istanbul → Tokyo, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Tokyo?
In standard time, Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Istanbul. Neither city observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.
When it is 9:00 in Istanbul, what time is it in Tokyo?
In standard time it is 15:00 in Tokyo. 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 Tokyo from Istanbul?
About 8,943 km (5,557 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.