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.
Local time
09:34:04
Friday, 31 July 2026
UTC+3
Weather now
24°C · Mainly clear — Feels like 22°, Humidity 56%, Wind 25 km/h
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
City population≈ 15,655,924 people
Country languagesTurkish
Currencylira (₺, TRY)
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.