Offset
The time difference between Port Harcourt and Istanbul is 2 hours.
Port Harcourt (WAT) is behind Istanbul (TRT).
WAT: UTC+1
TRT: UTC+3
Neither Port Harcourt nor Istanbul is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–3 PM in Port Harcourt (11 AM–5 PM in Istanbul).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 12:00 PM Port Harcourt (2:00 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.
Nigeria
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Workers' DayFri, May 1
- Children's DayWed, May 27
- Democracy DayFri, Jun 12
- National DayThu, Oct 1
- National Youth DaySun, Nov 1
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Boxing DayMon, Dec 28
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
Port Harcourt uses West Africa Time (WAT). To call Nigeria, dial +234.
Istanbul uses Turkey Time (TRT). To call Turkey, dial +90.
Istanbul is approximately 2,850 miles northeast of Port Harcourt.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Port Harcourt | Istanbul | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Port Harcourt 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
- 6:28 AM
- Sunset
- 6:50 PM
- Day length
- 12h 21m
- Sunrise
- 5:52 AM
- Sunset
- 8:31 PM
- Day length
- 14h 39m
Daylight overlap: 12h 2m — 6:28 AM–6:31 PM in Port Harcourt (8:28 AM–8:31 PM in Istanbul). 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 West Africa Time
- LOS
- KAN
- IBA
- ABV
- PHC
- KAD
- BNI
- ABB
Airports in Turkey Time
- IST
- SAW
- ESB
- YEI
- ADB
- GZT
- DIY
- ADA
- COV
- ASR
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Port Harcourt in Istanbul?
- 9:00 am Port Harcourt is 11:00 am Istanbul.
- What is 12:00 pm Port Harcourt in Istanbul?
- 12:00 pm Port Harcourt is 2:00 pm Istanbul.
- What is 12:30 pm Port Harcourt in Istanbul?
- 12:30 pm Port Harcourt is 2:30 pm Istanbul.
- What is 2:00 pm Port Harcourt in Istanbul?
- 2:00 pm Port Harcourt is 4:00 pm Istanbul.
- What is 5:00 pm Port Harcourt in Istanbul?
- 5:00 pm Port Harcourt is 7:00 pm Istanbul.
- What is 11:30 pm Port Harcourt in Istanbul?
- 11:30 pm Port Harcourt is 1:30 am Istanbul, the next day.