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Time Difference: Istanbul to Los Angeles

🇹🇷IstanbulUTC+3
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
🇹🇷
Istanbul, Turkey
Thu, Jun 4
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
10 hours
Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Istanbul
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Istanbul vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Istanbul (Turkey) uses the Europe/Istanbul timezone at UTC+3, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Istanbul (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Istanbul and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Istanbul and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

IstanbulLos AngelesStatus
6am8pmIstanbul early, Los Angeles evening
7am9pmIstanbul early, Los Angeles evening
8am10pmIstanbul early, Los Angeles late evening
9am11pmIstanbul working hours, Los Angeles late evening
10am12amIstanbul working hours, Los Angeles asleep
11am1amIstanbul working hours, Los Angeles asleep
12pm2amIstanbul working hours, Los Angeles asleep
1pm3amIstanbul working hours, Los Angeles asleep
2pm4amIstanbul working hours, Los Angeles asleep
3pm5amIstanbul working hours, Los Angeles asleep
4pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm7amIstanbul evening, Los Angeles early
6pm8amIstanbul evening, Los Angeles early
7pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm12pmIstanbul late evening, Los Angeles working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Istanbul and Los Angeles

Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Istanbul does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Los Angeles's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Istanbul is 11 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Istanbul is 10 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Istanbul is 11 hours ahead Los Angeles

Distance between Istanbul and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
11,020 km
Direct flight time
~13h 58m

Istanbul and Los Angeles are 11,020 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~13h 58m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 10 hours. Istanbul is currently 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Istanbul ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Istanbul is currently 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Istanbul?
When it's 9 AM in Istanbul, it's 11pm in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Istanbul and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Istanbul and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Istanbul and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Istanbul does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Istanbul and Los Angeles?
Istanbul and Los Angeles are 11,020 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 13 hours 58 minutes.