Time difference between Istanbul and Tokyo
Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Istanbul
Right now
Istanbul
19:38
TRT ·
UTC+3
Tokyo
01:38
JST ·
UTC+9
Best time for a call between Istanbul and Tokyo
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 09:00 Istanbul 15:00 Tokyo
- 10:00 Istanbul 16:00 Tokyo
- 08:00 Istanbul 14:00 Tokyo
Hour by hour: Istanbul to Tokyo
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Istanbul (reference) | Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 06:00 | |
| 01:00 | 07:00 | |
| 02:00 | 08:00 | |
| 03:00 | 09:00 | |
| 04:00 | 10:00 | |
| 05:00 | 11:00 | |
| 06:00 | 12:00 | |
| 07:00 | 13:00 | |
| ★ | 08:00 | 14:00 |
| ★ | 09:00 | 15:00 |
| ★ | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| 11:00 | 17:00 | |
| 12:00 | 18:00 | |
| 13:00 | 19:00 | |
| 14:00 | 20:00 | |
| 15:00 | 21:00 | |
| 16:00 | 22:00 | |
| 17:00 | 23:00 | |
| 18:00 | 00:00 (next day) | |
| 19:00 | 01:00 (next day) | |
| 20:00 | 02:00 (next day) | |
| 21:00 | 03:00 (next day) | |
| 22:00 | 04:00 (next day) | |
| 23:00 | 05:00 (next day) |
Table built for August 26, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Neither city observes daylight saving time, so the difference is fixed all year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Istanbul
What is the best time to call between Istanbul and Tokyo?
The most convenient slot is 09:00 Istanbul / 15:00 Tokyo. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Istanbul and Tokyo change during the year?
Neither city observes daylight saving time, so the difference is fixed all year.