Highlighted rows fall within 09:00–18:00 in both places: 8 shared working hours.
Clock changes in Istanbul and Rome
Istanbul
Türkiye Standard Time (UTC+3)
No daylight saving time.
Rome
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
Next clock change Sun 25 Oct 2026 (UTC+2 → UTC+1)
Time difference between Istanbul and Rome today
At this moment Rome is 1 hour behind of Istanbul. When it is 09:00 in Istanbul, it is 08:00 in Rome. Istanbul is on Türkiye Standard Time (UTC+3); Rome is on Central European Summer Time (CEST).
When the Istanbul to Rome time difference changes
For most of the year Rome is 1 hour behind of Istanbul. From 25 October to 31 December 2026, Rome is 2 hours behind of Istanbul instead, because the two places change their clocks on different dates. Meetings booked by the usual gap land an hour off in those weeks.
Dates
Rome vs Istanbul
Length
29 March 2026 to 24 October 2026
1 hour behind
210 days
25 October 2026 to 31 December 2026
2 hours behind
68 days
1 January 2027 to 27 March 2027
2 hours behind
86 days
28 March 2027 to 30 October 2027
1 hour behind
217 days
31 October 2027 to 31 December 2027
2 hours behind
62 days
When Istanbul and Rome are both at work
When Rome is 1 hour behind of Istanbul: 7 shared office hours, 10:00 to 17:00 in Istanbul (09:00 to 16:00 in Rome).
When Rome is 2 hours behind of Istanbul: 6 shared office hours, 11:00 to 17:00 in Istanbul (09:00 to 15:00 in Rome).
Frequently asked questions about Istanbul and Rome time
What time is it in Rome when it is 9:00 AM in Istanbul?
08:00 today; Rome is 1 hour behind of Istanbul.
Does the time difference between Istanbul and Rome change?
Yes. It is usually 1 hour behind, but changes when one side moves its clocks: 2 hours behind from 25 October to 31 December 2026; 2 hours behind from 1 January to 27 March 2027.