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Rabat to Istanbul Converter

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Rabat5:09 pmMon, Oct 19
RabatGMT+0
Morocco · UTC
5:09 pmMon, Oct 19
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IstanbulTRT
Turkey · UTC+3
8:09 pmMon, Oct 19
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Offset

The time difference between Rabat and Istanbul is 3 hours.

3 hours

Rabat (GMT+0) is behind Istanbul (TRT).

GMT+0: UTC

TRT: UTC+3

Neither Rabat nor Istanbul is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–2 PM in Rabat (12 PM–5 PM in Istanbul).

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

Suggested time: 11:00 AM Rabat (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.

Morocco

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Proclamation of IndependenceSun, Jan 11
  • Amazigh New YearWed, Jan 14
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • EnthronementThu, Jul 30
  • Zikra Oued Ed-DahabFri, Aug 14
  • Revolution of the King and the PeopleThu, Aug 20
  • Youth DayFri, Aug 21
  • Green MarchFri, Nov 6
  • Independence DayWed, Nov 18

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

Rabat uses Western European Standard Time. To call Morocco, dial +212.

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

Istanbul is approximately 2,000 miles northeast of Rabat.

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

Neither Rabat 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

Rabat
Sunrise
6:36 AM
Sunset
5:50 PM
Day length
11h 14m
Istanbul
Sunrise
7:20 AM
Sunset
6:20 PM
Day length
10h 59m

Daylight overlap: 8h 44m — 6:36 AM–3:20 PM in Rabat (9:36 AM–6:20 PM in Istanbul). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Other cities in Western European Standard Time

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Western European Standard Time

  • CMN
  • RBA
  • RAK

Airports in Turkey Time

  • IST
  • SAW
  • ESB
  • YEI
  • ADB
  • GZT
  • DIY
  • ADA
  • COV
  • ASR

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Rabat in Istanbul?
9:00 am Rabat is 12:00 pm Istanbul.
What is 12:00 pm Rabat in Istanbul?
12:00 pm Rabat is 3:00 pm Istanbul.
What is 12:30 pm Rabat in Istanbul?
12:30 pm Rabat is 3:30 pm Istanbul.
What is 2:00 pm Rabat in Istanbul?
2:00 pm Rabat is 5:00 pm Istanbul.
What is 5:00 pm Rabat in Istanbul?
5:00 pm Rabat is 8:00 pm Istanbul.
What is 11:30 pm Rabat in Istanbul?
11:30 pm Rabat is 2:30 am Istanbul, the next day.