Istanbul, Turkey Baku, Azerbaijan
Compare time between Istanbul and Baku
Date
Time format
Istanbul, Turkey
4:05
PM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Baku, Azerbaijan
5:05
PM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Time Difference Timeline
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Day time
Night time
Time difference
1 hour
Best time to meet
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Quick facts
Istanbul time zone: +03 (UTC+3)
Baku time zone: +04 (UTC+4)
Distance: Istanbul → Baku
Frequently Asked Questions
Istanbul is in the +03 timezone (UTC+3) and Baku is in the +04 timezone (UTC+4). The time difference between them is 1 hour.
Use the timeline above to find overlapping business hours between Istanbul and Baku. The "Best time to meet" card highlights the window where both cities are within working hours (9 AM – 6 PM local time).
Neither Istanbul nor Baku observes Daylight Saving Time, so the time difference remains constant throughout the year.
Click the pencil icon next to the Istanbul clock and type any time. The Baku clock will update instantly, showing the exact corresponding time. You can also pick a date to account for DST changes.