Moscow → Istanbul: Time Difference
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How the difference works
Moscow uses Europe/Moscow (UTC+3 standard time) and Istanbul uses Europe/Istanbul (UTC+3 standard time) — the same standard offset. Neither city observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.
Distance: about 1,756 km (1,091 mi) great-circle distance.
Moscow → Istanbul, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Moscow and Istanbul?
In standard time, Istanbul keeps the same clock time as Moscow. Neither city observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.
When it is 9:00 in Moscow, what time is it in Istanbul?
In standard time it is 09:00 in Istanbul. 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 Istanbul from Moscow?
About 1,756 km (1,091 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.