Jerusalem and Istanbul usually keep the same time. Jerusalem observes daylight saving time and Istanbul does not, so the difference shifts by an hour around the changeovers.

JerusalemIstanbul

Sunrise 5:49 AMSunset 7:44 PM(local)

Sunrise 5:51 AMSunset 8:31 PM(local)

Jerusalem: daylight saving timeNow UTC+3. Next change: October 25, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
JerusalemUTC+3
IstanbulUTC+3

🇮🇱 Jerusalem

Dialing code+972
Population971,800
Coordinates31.77°N, 35.22°E
Elevation786 m

🇹🇷 Istanbul

Dialing code+90
Population15,701,602
Coordinates41.01°N, 28.95°E
Elevation39 m

Best time for a call: 09:00–18:00 in JerusalemAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Jerusalem and Istanbul?
Jerusalem and Istanbul are in the same time. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between Jerusalem and Istanbul?
The best window to call is 09:00–18:00 Jerusalem time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between Jerusalem and Istanbul change?
Because at least one of Jerusalem and Istanbul observes daylight saving time, the difference shifts by an hour when one city changes its clocks and the other has not yet (or does not).