Istanbul ↔ Tokyo — Meeting Planner
Istanbul is 6 hours behind
Istanbul ↔ Tokyo
2h of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)· Showing afternoon hours (12:00–20:00)
Istanbul
Tokyo
Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.
Quick time conversions: Istanbul → Tokyo
Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.
A 2:00 PM start in Istanbul means 8:00 PM for your contact in Tokyo.
If I call at 6:00 PM from Istanbul, what time is it in Tokyo?—12:00 AM(+1 day)
7:00 PMin Istanbul→1:00 AMin Tokyo(+1 day)
Setting a 8:00 AM alarm in Istanbul? That's 2:00 PM for Tokyo.
1:00 PMin Istanbul→7:00 PMin Tokyo
Istanbul 6:00 AM — what's that in Tokyo?—12:00 PM
5:00 PMin Istanbul→11:00 PMin Tokyo
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours difference between Istanbul and Tokyo?
Istanbul and Tokyo are 6 hours apart. Istanbul (Europe/Istanbul) is behind Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo).
What is the best time to schedule a call between Istanbul and Tokyo?
The 2 hours shared window (standard 9–5) gives room to schedule without anyone joining at odd hours. 09:00 Istanbul / 15:00 Tokyo is a solid anchor.
Will DST change the time gap between Istanbul and Tokyo?
No DST changes are expected in the next 7 days for either Istanbul or Tokyo. The 6 hours difference is stable.
What's midday in Istanbul in Tokyo time?
When it is 12:00 noon in Istanbul, it is 6:00 PM in Tokyo.
How do I convert Istanbul time to Tokyo time?
The live slider at the top converts any Istanbul time to Tokyo instantly. You can also type natural language like "9am" or "15:30".
Are there any upcoming public holidays in Istanbul or Tokyo?
Yes — Istanbul has an upcoming public holiday: Democracy and National Unity Day on July 15. Check the holiday panel above before confirming meetings.
Which UTC offsets do Istanbul and Tokyo follow?
Istanbul runs on Europe/Istanbul (IANA) and Tokyo on Asia/Tokyo (IANA) — a 6 hours gap between them.