Time difference between Istanbul and Rome

Rome is 1 hour behind Istanbul.

Türkiye · Türkiye Standard Time

10:43 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Italy · Central European Summer Time

9:43 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Istanbul to Rome 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 Rome?

Rome is 1 hour behind Istanbul. Istanbul is on UTC+3 and Rome is on UTC+2.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Istanbul, it is 8:00 AM in Rome.

When is the best time to call Rome from Istanbul?

The best time to call or meet is 10:00 AM–6:00 PM in Istanbul (9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Rome), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Istanbul and Rome change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Rome will be 2 hours behind Istanbul.

Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Rome. More: time in Istanbul · time in Rome