Istanbul — time and weather
Istanbul is a city in Turkey, in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. This page shows the current local time in Istanbul and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Istanbul
Local time in Istanbul is based on the Europe/Istanbul time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Turkey is a country straddling Europe and Asia with a rich history, seaside resorts, bazaars and a vibrant cuisine.
More about the country: Turkey →What to see in Istanbul
Sights and historical places
- the Hagia Sophia
- the Blue Mosque
- the Topkapı Palace
- the Grand Bazaar
Museums
- the Topkapı Palace
- the Istanbul Archaeology Museums
- the Basilica Cistern
Where to spend time
- a Bosphorus ferry ride
- Sultanahmet Square
- the Beyoğlu district and İstiklal Avenue
Local cuisine
Turkish cuisine — kebab, baklava and tea; street food and the Grand Bazaar.
Climate in Istanbul: month by month
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with average daytime highs of 30.2 °C; the coolest is February, around 10.1 °C by day and 3.7 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in November (~100 mm) and is lowest in August (~20 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10 | 5 | 91 | 12 |
| February | 10 | 4 | 76 | 10 |
| March | 12 | 5 | 76 | 13 |
| April | 17 | 9 | 70 | 10 |
| May | 21 | 12 | 57 | 9 |
| June | 27 | 18 | 42 | 6 |
| July | 30 | 21 | 33 | 4 |
| August | 30 | 22 | 20 | 4 |
| September | 26 | 18 | 48 | 7 |
| October | 20 | 13 | 53 | 7 |
| November | 17 | 10 | 100 | 9 |
| December | 12 | 7 | 90 | 13 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Istanbul are May–June, September–October: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Istanbul: Sunrise 06:18 · Sunset 19:56 · Day length 13:38
Time difference from Istanbul right now:
| New York | +7 h |
| London | +2 h |
| Dubai | −1 h |
| Tokyo | −6 h |
| Paris | +1 h |
| Sydney | −7 h |