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Istanbul to Damascus Converter

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Istanbul9:25 amWed, Jul 22
IstanbulTRT
Turkey · UTC+3
9:25 amWed, Jul 22
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DamascusGMT+3
Syria · UTC+3
9:25 amWed, Jul 22
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Offset

There is no time difference between Istanbul and Damascus.

Same time

Istanbul (TRT) is currently the same time as Damascus (GMT+3).

TRT: UTC+3

GMT+3: UTC+3

Neither Istanbul nor Damascus is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Istanbul (9 AM–5 PM in Damascus).

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

Suggested time: 1:00 PM Istanbul (1:00 PM Damascus).

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

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

Damascus uses GMT+03:00. To call Syria, dial +963.

Damascus is approximately 650 miles southeast of Istanbul.

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

Neither Istanbul nor Damascus 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

Istanbul
Sunrise
5:51 AM
Sunset
8:31 PM
Day length
14h 40m
Damascus
Sunrise
5:41 AM
Sunset
7:43 PM
Day length
14h 2m

Daylight overlap: 13h 52m — 5:51 AM–7:43 PM in Istanbul (5:51 AM–7:43 PM in Damascus). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Other cities in GMT+03:00

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 GMT+03:00

  • ALP
  • DAM

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Istanbul in Damascus?
9:00 am Istanbul is 9:00 am Damascus.
What is 12:00 pm Istanbul in Damascus?
12:00 pm Istanbul is 12:00 pm Damascus.
What is 12:30 pm Istanbul in Damascus?
12:30 pm Istanbul is 12:30 pm Damascus.
What is 2:00 pm Istanbul in Damascus?
2:00 pm Istanbul is 2:00 pm Damascus.
What is 5:00 pm Istanbul in Damascus?
5:00 pm Istanbul is 5:00 pm Damascus.
What is 11:30 pm Istanbul in Damascus?
11:30 pm Istanbul is 11:30 pm Damascus.