Melbourne to Istanbul
-7hMelbourne
AESTSOURCEIstanbul
TRTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AEST and TRT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) and TRT (Turkey Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AEST – Australian Eastern Standard Time
UTC+10:00Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) covers eastern Australia, 10 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round.
- •Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
- •The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) operates on AEST/AEDT.
- •AEST is 15 hours ahead of EST during winter.
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.
About Melbourne
WikipediaMelbourne operates on Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's second-largest city, Melbourne shares business hours with Sydney and the ASX.
Melbourne was the capital of Australia from 1901 to 1927.
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.
Comparing Time Zones: Melbourne and Istanbul
Melbourne runs on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) at UTC+10:00. Istanbul runs on Türkiye Standard Time (TRT) at UTC+03:00. That puts Melbourne 7 hours behind Istanbul — a difference of -7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Melbourne it is 2:00 AM in Istanbul. Midnight in Melbourne is 5:00 PM in Istanbul. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Melbourne to Istanbul time conversion table
| Melbourne (AEST) | Istanbul (TRT) | 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 Melbourne to Istanbul time
- Scheduling a call from Melbourne to Istanbul: a 10:00 AM start in Melbourne lands at 3:00 AM in Istanbul, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Melbourne and Istanbul are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM AEST time (9:00 AM–10:00 AM TRT). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Istanbul local time against Melbourne keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -7h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -7h gap is not.
- Block 4:00 PM–5:00 PM AEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Melbourne and need Istanbul colleagues present.
- Melbourne: Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -7h gap.
About AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is used in the eastern states of Australia including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, and the ACT. During summer (October to April), NSW, VIC, TAS, and ACT switch to Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00), while Queensland remains on AEST year-round.
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.
Best time to call between Melbourne and Istanbul
Both Melbourne and Istanbul sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 4:00 PM–5:00 PM AEST, which is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM TRT. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Melbourne and Istanbul overlap for only 60 minutes (4:00 PM–5:00 PM AEST), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
Melbourne is 7 hours behind Istanbul (AEST UTC+10:00 → TRT UTC+03:00). The shared working window is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM AEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Melbourne
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00
Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Istanbul
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Istanbul?
Melbourne (AEST, UTC+10:00) is 7 hours behind Istanbul (TRT, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently -7h.
How do I convert Melbourne time to Istanbul time?
Add -7h to Melbourne local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Melbourne is 2:00 AM in Istanbul.
What time is it in Istanbul right now?
Istanbul uses TRT at UTC+03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -7h offset from Melbourne.
What is the best time to call Istanbul from Melbourne?
Call between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM AEST — that maps to 9:00 AM–10:00 AM TRT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Melbourne or Istanbul?
Melbourne is 7 hours behind Istanbul. When it is 12:00 PM in Melbourne it is 5:00 AM in Istanbul.
Do Melbourne and Istanbul use different time zones?
Melbourne (Australia) uses AEST at UTC+10:00, while Istanbul (Turkey) uses TRT at UTC+03:00. The IANA identifiers are Australia/Melbourne and Europe/Istanbul.
Does daylight saving time affect the Melbourne–Istanbul difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -7h offset between Melbourne and Istanbul is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Melbourne's time zone?
AEST also covers Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Gold Coast.
Which countries use AEST, Melbourne's zone?
AEST is used in Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT), Papua New Guinea.
Is there a day difference between Melbourne and Istanbul?
Not normally. The -7h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Istanbul?
Istanbul is -7h from Melbourne.
What timezone is Melbourne in?
Melbourne operates on Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's second-largest city, Melbourne shares business hours with Sydney and the ASX.
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 are the business hours in Melbourne?
Standard business hours in Melbourne are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST.
What are the business hours in Istanbul?
Standard business hours in Istanbul are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM TRT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Melbourne and Istanbul?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Melbourne works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST and Istanbul works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM TRT (-7h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Melbourne and Istanbul?
Melbourne uses AUD (A$) while Istanbul uses TRY (₺). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Melbourne and Istanbul compare in size?
Melbourne has a population of approximately 5.1 million (metro: 5.1 million), while Istanbul has approximately 15.5 million (metro: 15.8 million).
What are the major landmarks in Melbourne and Istanbul?
Melbourne is known for Federation Square, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Royal Botanic Gardens. Istanbul is famous for Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace.
Do Melbourne and Istanbul have stock exchanges?
Yes. Melbourne has the ASX (Australian Securities Exchange) and Istanbul has the Borsa Istanbul. The -7h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)?
AEST is used in Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT), Papua New Guinea.
Does AEST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AEST switches to AEDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AEST?
Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round. Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
Which cities are in the TRT timezone?
Major cities in the TRT timezone include Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Bursa, Antalya.
What is the UTC offset for TRT?
Turkey Time (TRT) is at UTC+03:00.
What should I know about the TRT timezone?
Turkey has used a permanent UTC+03:00 since September 2016. TRT is level with Moscow Standard Time and Arabia Standard Time all year.
When is it midnight in Melbourne, what time is it in Istanbul?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Melbourne (AEST), it is -7h later in Istanbul (TRT).
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