Offset
The time difference between Fortaleza and Istanbul is 6 hours.
Fortaleza (BRT) is behind Istanbul (TRT).
BRT: UTC-3
TRT: UTC+3
Neither Fortaleza nor Istanbul is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–11 AM in Fortaleza (3 PM–5 PM in Istanbul).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 10:00 AM Fortaleza (4:00 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.
Brazil
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- CarnivalMon, Feb 16
- CarnivalTue, Feb 17
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- TiradentesTue, Apr 21
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Corpus ChristiThu, Jun 4
- Independence DayMon, Sep 7
- Our Lady of AparecidaMon, Oct 12
- All Souls' DayMon, Nov 2
- Republic Proclamation DaySun, Nov 15
- Black Awareness DayFri, Nov 20
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
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
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Fortaleza | Istanbul | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 7:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 5:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Fortaleza 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
- Sunrise
- 5:43 AM
- Sunset
- 5:39 PM
- Day length
- 11h 56m
- Sunrise
- 5:49 AM
- Sunset
- 8:34 PM
- Day length
- 14h 45m
Daylight overlap: 8h 50m — 5:43 AM–2:34 PM in Fortaleza (11:43 AM–8:34 PM in Istanbul). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
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Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Fortaleza in Istanbul?
- 9:00 am Fortaleza is 3:00 pm Istanbul.
- What is 12:00 pm Fortaleza in Istanbul?
- 12:00 pm Fortaleza is 6:00 pm Istanbul.
- What is 12:30 pm Fortaleza in Istanbul?
- 12:30 pm Fortaleza is 6:30 pm Istanbul.
- What is 2:00 pm Fortaleza in Istanbul?
- 2:00 pm Fortaleza is 8:00 pm Istanbul.
- What is 5:00 pm Fortaleza in Istanbul?
- 5:00 pm Fortaleza is 11:00 pm Istanbul.
- What is 11:30 pm Fortaleza in Istanbul?
- 11:30 pm Fortaleza is 5:30 am Istanbul, the next day.