Time difference between Istanbul and Beijing

Beijing is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul.

Türkiye · Türkiye Standard Time

10:43 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

China · China Standard Time

3:43 PM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Istanbul to Beijing time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Beijing?

Beijing is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul. Istanbul is on UTC+3 and Beijing is on UTC+8.

What time is it in Beijing when it is 9 AM in Istanbul?

When it is 9:00 AM in Istanbul, it is 2:00 PM in Beijing.

When is the best time to call Beijing from Istanbul?

The best time to call or meet is 9:00 AM–1:00 PM in Istanbul (2:00 PM–6:00 PM in Beijing), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Istanbul and Beijing change?

No. Neither Istanbul nor Beijing changes its clocks in a way that affects the difference, so it stays the same all year.

Istanbul is 5 hours behind Beijing. More: time in Istanbul · time in Beijing