Offset
The time difference between Istanbul and New Territories is 5 hours.
Istanbul (TRT) is behind New Territories (HKT).
TRT: UTC+3
HKT: UTC+8
Neither Istanbul nor New Territories is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–12 PM in Istanbul (2 PM–5 PM in New Territories).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 10:00 AM Istanbul (3:00 PM New Territories).
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
Hong Kong
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Lunar New YearTue, Feb 17
- Second day of Lunar New YearWed, Feb 18
- Third day of Lunar New YearThu, Feb 19
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Holy SaturdaySat, Apr 4
- Ching Ming FestivalSat, Apr 4
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Buddha's BirthdayMon, May 25
- Dragon Boat FestivalFri, Jun 19
- Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment DayWed, Jul 1
- Day following the Mid-Autumn FestivalSat, Sep 26
- National DayThu, Oct 1
- Chung Yeung FestivalMon, Oct 19
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Boxing DaySat, Dec 26
About these zones
Istanbul uses Turkey Time (TRT). To call Turkey, dial +90.
New Territories uses Hong Kong Time (HKT). To call Hong Kong, dial +852.
New Territories is approximately 4,950 miles east of Istanbul.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Istanbul | New Territories | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Istanbul nor New Territories 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
- 5:49 AM
- Sunset
- 8:34 PM
- Day length
- 14h 45m
- Sunrise
- 5:50 AM
- Sunset
- 7:11 PM
- Day length
- 13h 20m
Daylight overlap: 8h 22m — 5:49 AM–2:11 PM in Istanbul (10:49 AM–7:11 PM in New Territories). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Turkey Time
Other cities in Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong Time
- HKG
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Istanbul in New Territories?
- 9:00 am Istanbul is 2:00 pm New Territories.
- What is 12:00 pm Istanbul in New Territories?
- 12:00 pm Istanbul is 5:00 pm New Territories.
- What is 12:30 pm Istanbul in New Territories?
- 12:30 pm Istanbul is 5:30 pm New Territories.
- What is 2:00 pm Istanbul in New Territories?
- 2:00 pm Istanbul is 7:00 pm New Territories.
- What is 5:00 pm Istanbul in New Territories?
- 5:00 pm Istanbul is 10:00 pm New Territories.
- What is 11:30 pm Istanbul in New Territories?
- 11:30 pm Istanbul is 4:30 am New Territories, the next day.