Offset
The time difference between Johannesburg and Istanbul is 1 hour.
Johannesburg (SAST) is behind Istanbul (TRT).
SAST: UTC+2
TRT: UTC+3
Neither Johannesburg nor Istanbul is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–4 PM in Johannesburg (10 AM–5 PM in Istanbul).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 12:00 PM Johannesburg (1:00 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.
South Africa
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Human Rights DaySat, Mar 21
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Family DayMon, Apr 6
- Freedom DayMon, Apr 27
- Workers' DayFri, May 1
- Youth DayTue, Jun 16
- National Women's DayMon, Aug 10
- Heritage DayThu, Sep 24
- Day of ReconciliationWed, Dec 16
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Day of GoodwillSat, Dec 26
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
Johannesburg uses South Africa Time (SAST). To call South Africa, dial +27.
Istanbul uses Turkey Time (TRT). To call Turkey, dial +90.
Istanbul is approximately 4,650 miles north of Johannesburg.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Johannesburg | Istanbul | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Johannesburg 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
- 6:52 AM
- Sunset
- 5:38 PM
- Day length
- 10h 47m
- Sunrise
- 5:54 AM
- Sunset
- 8:29 PM
- Day length
- 14h 35m
Daylight overlap: 10h 47m — 6:52 AM–5:38 PM in Johannesburg (7:52 AM–6:38 PM in Istanbul). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in South Africa Time
Other cities in Turkey Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in South Africa Time
- HLA
- JNB
- CPT
- DUR
Airports in Turkey Time
- IST
- SAW
- ESB
- YEI
- ADB
- GZT
- DIY
- ADA
- COV
- ASR
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Johannesburg in Istanbul?
- 9:00 am Johannesburg is 10:00 am Istanbul.
- What is 12:00 pm Johannesburg in Istanbul?
- 12:00 pm Johannesburg is 1:00 pm Istanbul.
- What is 12:30 pm Johannesburg in Istanbul?
- 12:30 pm Johannesburg is 1:30 pm Istanbul.
- What is 2:00 pm Johannesburg in Istanbul?
- 2:00 pm Johannesburg is 3:00 pm Istanbul.
- What is 5:00 pm Johannesburg in Istanbul?
- 5:00 pm Johannesburg is 6:00 pm Istanbul.
- What is 11:30 pm Johannesburg in Istanbul?
- 11:30 pm Johannesburg is 12:30 am Istanbul, the next day.