Offset
There is no time difference between Istanbul and Alexandria.
Istanbul (TRT) is currently the same time as Alexandria (GMT+3).
TRT: UTC+3
GMT+3: UTC+3
Alexandria is currently observing daylight saving time; Istanbul is not.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Istanbul (9 AM–5 PM in Alexandria).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Istanbul (1:00 PM Alexandria).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Note: the working week in Egypt runs Sunday–Thursday; Friday–Saturday is the weekend, so overlap on those days is limited.
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
Egypt
- Christmas Day (Orthodox)Wed, Jan 7
- Revolution Day 2011 / National Police DaySun, Jan 25
- Sinai Liberation DaySat, Apr 25
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- June 30 RevolutionThu, Jul 2
- Revolution DayThu, Jul 23
- Armed Forces DayTue, Oct 6
About these zones
Istanbul uses Turkey Time (TRT). To call Turkey, dial +90.
Alexandria uses Eastern European Summer Time. To call Egypt, dial +20.
Alexandria is approximately 675 miles south of Istanbul.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Istanbul | Alexandria | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Alexandria observes daylight saving time; Istanbul does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Alexandria transitions: on Thursday, October 29, 2026, clocks fall back from GMT+3 to GMT+2.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:49 AM
- Sunset
- 8:33 PM
- Day length
- 14h 44m
- Sunrise
- 6:10 AM
- Sunset
- 8:04 PM
- Day length
- 13h 54m
Daylight overlap: 13h 54m — 6:10 AM–8:04 PM in Istanbul (6:10 AM–8:04 PM in Alexandria). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Turkey Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Turkey Time
- IST
- SAW
- ESB
- YEI
- ADB
- GZT
- DIY
- ADA
- COV
- ASR
Airports in Eastern European Summer Time
- CAI
- SPX
- HBE
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Istanbul in Alexandria?
- 9:00 am Istanbul is 9:00 am Alexandria.
- What is 12:00 pm Istanbul in Alexandria?
- 12:00 pm Istanbul is 12:00 pm Alexandria.
- What is 12:30 pm Istanbul in Alexandria?
- 12:30 pm Istanbul is 12:30 pm Alexandria.
- What is 2:00 pm Istanbul in Alexandria?
- 2:00 pm Istanbul is 2:00 pm Alexandria.
- What is 5:00 pm Istanbul in Alexandria?
- 5:00 pm Istanbul is 5:00 pm Alexandria.
- What is 11:30 pm Istanbul in Alexandria?
- 11:30 pm Istanbul is 11:30 pm Alexandria.