San Francisco → Istanbul: Time Difference
Istanbul is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco.
How the difference works
San Francisco uses America/Los_Angeles (UTC-8 standard time) and Istanbul uses Europe/Istanbul (UTC+3 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 11 hours ahead of San Francisco. 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.
San Francisco → Istanbul, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Istanbul?
In standard time, Istanbul is 11 hours ahead of San Francisco. 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 San Francisco, what time is it in Istanbul?
In standard time it is 20:00 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 San Francisco?
About 10,785 km (6,702 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.
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