Istanbul to Toronto
-7hIstanbul
TRTSOURCEToronto
EDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
TRT and EDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the TRT (Turkey Time) and EDT (Eastern Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
TRT – Turkey Time
UTC+03:00Turkey Time (TRT, UTC+03:00) is the single time zone used across Turkey, fixed year round since 2016.
- •Turkey has used a permanent UTC+03:00 since September 2016.
- •TRT is level with Moscow Standard Time and Arabia Standard Time all year.
- •Because Turkey kept summer time permanently, western cities see very late winter sunrises.
- •Turkey previously observed daylight saving time from 1973 to 2016.
EST – Eastern Standard Time
UTC-05:00Eastern Standard Time (EST) is the time zone for the eastern United States and Canada, 5 hours behind UTC.
- •EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population.
- •The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
- •23 US states are fully or partially in the Eastern Time Zone.
- •EST was established by the Standard Time Act of 1918.
- •Over 47% of the US population lives in the Eastern Time Zone.
About Istanbul
WikipediaIstanbul operates on Turkey Time (TRT), UTC+3 year-round. As a transcontinental city, Istanbul bridges European and Asian business hours.
The Grand Bazaar is one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets with 4,000+ shops.
About Toronto
WikipediaToronto shares Eastern Time (EST/EDT) with New York. As Canada's largest city and financial center, Toronto's TSX is among North America's largest stock exchanges.
Toronto is the most multicultural city in the world - over 50% of residents were born outside Canada.
Istanbul to Toronto Time Difference – Complete Guide
Istanbul runs on Türkiye Standard Time (TRT) at UTC+03:00. Toronto runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Istanbul 7 hours behind Toronto — a difference of -7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Istanbul it is 2:00 AM in Toronto. Midnight in Istanbul is 5:00 PM in Toronto.Toronto observes daylight saving time while Istanbul does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Istanbul to Toronto time conversion table
| Istanbul (TRT) | Toronto (EDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Istanbul to Toronto time
- Scheduling a call from Istanbul to Toronto: a 10:00 AM start in Istanbul lands at 3:00 AM in Toronto, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Istanbul and Toronto are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM TRT time (9:00 AM–10:00 AM EDT). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Istanbul is 1:00 PM in Toronto makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM TRT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -7h gap is not.
- Block 4:00 PM–5:00 PM TRT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Istanbul and need Toronto colleagues present.
- Toronto: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About TRT (Turkey Time)
Turkey Time (TRT) is fixed at UTC+03:00 all year. Turkey abolished seasonal clock changes in September 2016, moving to a permanent UTC+03:00 so the whole country stays on what was formerly summer time. That leaves Istanbul, which sits close to 29°E, on an offset well ahead of its solar time — sunrise in mid-winter comes after 08:30 local. TRT shares its offset with Moscow Standard Time, Arabia Standard Time and East Africa Time, so Istanbul is level with Moscow and Riyadh all year and one hour ahead of Central European Time during the European winter.
About EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is observed during the winter months in the eastern part of North America. It covers 23 US states and parts of Canada including Ontario and Quebec. EST is the most populous time zone in the United States, home to major financial centers like New York City and global organizations headquartered in Washington D.C. During daylight saving time (March–November), clocks shift to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-04:00). The time zone also covers parts of the Caribbean and Central America including Panama, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands.
Best time to call between Istanbul and Toronto
Both Istanbul and Toronto sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 4:00 PM–5:00 PM TRT, which is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EDT. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Istanbul and Toronto overlap for only 60 minutes (4:00 PM–5:00 PM TRT), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
Istanbul is 7 hours behind Toronto (TRT UTC+03:00 → EDT UTC-04:00). The shared working window is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM TRT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Istanbul
Does not observe DST
Toronto
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Toronto?
Istanbul (TRT, UTC+03:00) is 7 hours behind Toronto (EDT, UTC-04:00). The gap is currently -7h.
How do I convert Istanbul time to Toronto time?
Add -7h to Istanbul local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Istanbul is 2:00 AM in Toronto.
What time is it in Toronto right now?
Toronto uses EDT at UTC-04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -7h offset from Istanbul.
What is the best time to call Toronto from Istanbul?
Call between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM TRT — that maps to 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Istanbul or Toronto?
Istanbul is 7 hours behind Toronto. When it is 12:00 PM in Istanbul it is 5:00 AM in Toronto.
Do Istanbul and Toronto use different time zones?
Istanbul (Turkey) uses TRT at UTC+03:00, while Toronto (Canada) uses EDT at UTC-04:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Istanbul and America/Toronto.
Does daylight saving time affect the Istanbul–Toronto difference?
Yes at the moment: Toronto is on daylight saving time and Istanbul is not, so the -7h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Istanbul's time zone?
TRT also covers Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Bursa, Antalya.
Which countries use TRT, Istanbul's zone?
TRT is used in Turkey.
Is there a day difference between Istanbul and Toronto?
Not normally. The -7h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Toronto?
Toronto is -7h from Istanbul.
What timezone is Istanbul in?
Istanbul operates on Turkey Time (TRT), UTC+3 year-round. As a transcontinental city, Istanbul bridges European and Asian business hours.
What timezone is Toronto in?
Toronto shares Eastern Time (EST/EDT) with New York. As Canada's largest city and financial center, Toronto's TSX is among North America's largest stock exchanges.
What are the business hours in Istanbul?
Standard business hours in Istanbul are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM TRT.
What are the business hours in Toronto?
Standard business hours in Toronto are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Istanbul and Toronto?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Istanbul works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM TRT and Toronto works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST (-7h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Istanbul and Toronto?
Istanbul uses TRY (₺) while Toronto uses CAD (C$). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Istanbul and Toronto compare in size?
Istanbul has a population of approximately 15.5 million (metro: 15.8 million), while Toronto has approximately 2.9 million (metro: 6.3 million).
What are the major landmarks in Istanbul and Toronto?
Istanbul is known for Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace. Toronto is famous for CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Ripley's Aquarium.
Do Istanbul and Toronto have stock exchanges?
Yes. Istanbul has the Borsa Istanbul and Toronto has the TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange). The -7h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use TRT (Turkey Time)?
TRT is used in Turkey.
Does TRT observe daylight saving time?
No, TRT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+03:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about TRT?
Turkey has used a permanent UTC+03:00 since September 2016. TRT is level with Moscow Standard Time and Arabia Standard Time all year.
Which cities are in the EST timezone?
Major cities in the EST timezone include New York City, Washington D.C., Miami, Toronto, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.
What is the UTC offset for EST?
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is at UTC-05:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EDT.
What should I know about the EST timezone?
EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
When is it midnight in Istanbul, what time is it in Toronto?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Istanbul (TRT), it is -7h later in Toronto (EST).
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