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Abu Dhabi to Istanbul Converter

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Abu Dhabi2:19 pmSat, Jul 25
Abu DhabiGST
United Arab Emirates · UTC+4
2:19 pmSat, Jul 25
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IstanbulTRT
Turkey · UTC+3
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Offset

The time difference between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul is 1 hour.

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Abu Dhabi (GST) is ahead of Istanbul (TRT).

GST: UTC+4

TRT: UTC+3

Neither Abu Dhabi nor Istanbul is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 10 AM–5 PM in Abu Dhabi (9 AM–4 PM in Istanbul).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 1:00 PM Abu Dhabi (12:00 PM Istanbul).

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

Turkey

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • National Independence & Children's DayThu, Apr 23
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Atatürk Commemoration & Youth DayTue, May 19
  • Democracy and National Unity DayWed, Jul 15
  • Victory DaySun, Aug 30
  • Republic DayThu, Oct 29

About these zones

Abu Dhabi uses Gulf Standard Time (GST). To call United Arab Emirates, dial +971.

Istanbul uses Turkey Time (TRT). To call Turkey, dial +90.

Istanbul is approximately 1,850 miles northwest of Abu Dhabi.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

Abu DhabiIstanbulDay
12:00 am11:00 pm-1 day
1:00 am12:00 amSame day
2:00 am1:00 amSame day
3:00 am2:00 amSame day
4:00 am3:00 amSame day
5:00 am4:00 amSame day
6:00 am5:00 amSame day
7:00 am6:00 amSame day
8:00 am7:00 amSame day
9:00 am8:00 amSame day
10:00 am9:00 amSame day
11:00 am10:00 amSame day
12:00 pm11:00 amSame day
1:00 pm12:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm10:00 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Neither Abu Dhabi nor Istanbul observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Abu Dhabi
Sunrise
5:48 AM
Sunset
7:11 PM
Day length
13h 23m
Istanbul
Sunrise
5:54 AM
Sunset
8:29 PM
Day length
14h 35m

Daylight overlap: 12h 17m — 6:54 AM–7:11 PM in Abu Dhabi (5:54 AM–6:11 PM in Istanbul). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Other cities in Gulf Standard Time

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Gulf Standard Time

  • DWC
  • DXB
  • SHJ
  • AUH

Airports in Turkey Time

  • IST
  • SAW
  • ESB
  • YEI
  • ADB
  • GZT
  • DIY
  • ADA
  • COV
  • ASR

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Abu Dhabi in Istanbul?
9:00 am Abu Dhabi is 8:00 am Istanbul.
What is 12:00 pm Abu Dhabi in Istanbul?
12:00 pm Abu Dhabi is 11:00 am Istanbul.
What is 12:30 pm Abu Dhabi in Istanbul?
12:30 pm Abu Dhabi is 11:30 am Istanbul.
What is 2:00 pm Abu Dhabi in Istanbul?
2:00 pm Abu Dhabi is 1:00 pm Istanbul.
What is 5:00 pm Abu Dhabi in Istanbul?
5:00 pm Abu Dhabi is 4:00 pm Istanbul.
What is 11:30 pm Abu Dhabi in Istanbul?
11:30 pm Abu Dhabi is 10:30 pm Istanbul.