Time difference between Zurich and Istanbul
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Zurich
Right now
Zurich
18:38
CEST ·
UTC+2
Istanbul
19:38
TRT ·
UTC+3
Best time for a call between Zurich and Istanbul
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 09:00 Zurich 10:00 Istanbul
- 10:00 Zurich 11:00 Istanbul
- 11:00 Zurich 12:00 Istanbul
Hour by hour: Zurich to Istanbul
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Zurich (reference) | Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 01:00 | |
| 01:00 | 02:00 | |
| 02:00 | 03:00 | |
| 03:00 | 04:00 | |
| 04:00 | 05:00 | |
| 05:00 | 06:00 | |
| 06:00 | 07:00 | |
| 07:00 | 08:00 | |
| 08:00 | 09:00 | |
| ★ | 09:00 | 10:00 |
| ★ | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| ★ | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| 12:00 | 13:00 | |
| 13:00 | 14:00 | |
| 14:00 | 15:00 | |
| 15:00 | 16:00 | |
| 16:00 | 17:00 | |
| 17:00 | 18:00 | |
| 18:00 | 19:00 | |
| 19:00 | 20:00 | |
| 20:00 | 21:00 | |
| 21:00 | 22:00 | |
| 22:00 | 23:00 | |
| 23:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
Table built for August 26, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Zurich changes its clocks and Istanbul does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Zurich and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Zurich
What is the best time to call between Zurich and Istanbul?
The most convenient slot is 09:00 Zurich / 10:00 Istanbul. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Zurich and Istanbul change during the year?
Zurich changes its clocks and Istanbul does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.