Time Difference Between Singapore and Istanbul

The time difference between Singapore and Istanbul is 5 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Singapore, it is 07:00 in Istanbul. Singapore uses the Asia/Singapore time zone (UTC+8), while Istanbul uses Europe/Istanbul (UTC+3).

Istanbul is 5 hours behind Singapore — 5 hours
Singapore, Singapore
04:59:22
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+8 · +08
Istanbul, Turkey
23:59:22
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+3 · +03

Time Zone Details: Singapore vs Istanbul

Detail Singapore Istanbul
Time Zone IDAsia/SingaporeEurope/Istanbul
UTC OffsetUTC+8UTC+3
Abbreviation+08+03
DST ActiveNoNo
CountrySingaporeTurkey
RegionAsiaEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 3 overlapping business hours between Singapore and Istanbul (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

14:00–17:00 in Singapore  =  09:00–12:00 in Istanbul

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Singapore time to Istanbul time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Singapore Istanbul
00:00 19:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 20:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 21:00 (-1 day) Night
03:00 22:00 (-1 day) Night
04:00 23:00 (-1 day) Night
05:00 00:00 Night
06:00 01:00
07:00 02:00
08:00 03:00
09:00 04:00
10:00 05:00
11:00 06:00
12:00 07:00
13:00 08:00
14:00 09:00 Overlap
15:00 10:00 Overlap
16:00 11:00 Overlap
17:00 12:00
18:00 13:00
19:00 14:00
20:00 15:00
21:00 16:00
22:00 17:00 Night
23:00 18:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Singapore nor Istanbul is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Singapore and Istanbul?

The time difference is 5 hours. Istanbul is 5 hours behind Singapore.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Singapore or Istanbul observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Singapore to Istanbul?

The best window is between 14:00 and 17:00 Singapore time, which corresponds to 09:00–12:00 in Istanbul. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Singapore time to Istanbul time?

Subtract 5 hours from Singapore time to get Istanbul time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.