Sydney → Istanbul: Time Difference
Istanbul is 7 hours behind Sydney.
How the difference works
Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+10 standard time) and Istanbul uses Europe/Istanbul (UTC+3 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 7 hours behind Sydney. Sydney observes daylight saving time while Istanbul does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
Distance: about 14,946 km (9,287 mi) great-circle distance.
Sydney → Istanbul, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Istanbul?
In standard time, Istanbul is 7 hours behind Sydney. Sydney observes daylight saving time while Istanbul does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
When it is 9:00 in Sydney, what time is it in Istanbul?
In standard time it is 02:00 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 Sydney?
About 14,946 km (9,287 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.