Offset
There is no time difference between Istanbul and Saint Petersburg.
Istanbul (TRT) is currently the same time as Saint Petersburg (MSK).
TRT: UTC+3
MSK: UTC+3
Neither Istanbul nor Saint Petersburg is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Istanbul (9 AM–5 PM in Saint Petersburg).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Istanbul (1:00 PM Saint Petersburg).
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
Russia
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- New Year holidayFri, Jan 2
- New Year holidaySat, Jan 3
- New Year holidaySun, Jan 4
- New Year holidayMon, Jan 5
- New Year holidayTue, Jan 6
- Christmas Day (Orthodox)Wed, Jan 7
- Defender of the Fatherland DayMon, Feb 23
- International Women's DaySun, Mar 8
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Victory DaySat, May 9
- Russia DayFri, Jun 12
- Unity DayWed, Nov 4
About these zones
Istanbul uses Turkey Time (TRT). To call Turkey, dial +90.
Saint Petersburg uses Moscow Time (MSK). To call Russia, dial +7.
Saint Petersburg is approximately 1,300 miles north of Istanbul.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Istanbul | Saint Petersburg | 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
Neither Istanbul nor Saint Petersburg 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
- 5:33 AM
- Sunset
- 8:36 PM
- Day length
- 15h 4m
- Sunrise
- 3:40 AM
- Sunset
- 10:19 PM
- Day length
- 18h 39m
Daylight overlap: 15h 4m — 5:33 AM–8:36 PM in Istanbul (5:33 AM–8:36 PM in Saint Petersburg). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Turkey Time
Other cities in Moscow 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 Moscow Time
- DME
- SVO
- VKO
- ZIA
- LED
- GOJ
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Common conversions
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- 12:00 pm Istanbul is 12:00 pm Saint Petersburg.
- What is 12:30 pm Istanbul in Saint Petersburg?
- 12:30 pm Istanbul is 12:30 pm Saint Petersburg.
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