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- Time Zone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Country
- Turkey
- Region
- Middle East
- Primary Airport
- IST
- Coordinates
- 41.0138°, 28.9497°
Jet Lag Tips for Istanbul
Istanbul sits in the UTC+3 to UTC+4 band. Travelers from Europe face a modest 2–3 hour shift; those from North America cross 8–9 time zones. Plan meetings for the first afternoon if possible — morning meetings after a long eastward flight are the hardest to handle.