Time difference Istanbul
Turkey no longer changes time, so it has a two-hour time difference with France in winter and one hour in summer. When it is 11 am in France, it is 1 pm in Turkey in winter and 12 am in summer.
Opening hours Istanbul
To see / To do Istanbul
In general, most stores in Istanbul open in the late morning and close later than in France, especially in summer. Except for state-related institutions, most establishments are open on weekends. During the month of Ramadan, opening hours are adjusted, and some restaurants may be closed during the day.
Enjoying yourself Istanbul
In Turkey, except during Ramadan, and especially in Istanbul, there are no fixed times for eating: you eat when you are hungry. Most restaurants offer continuous service. On weekends, some places serve breakfast until 1:30 pm.
Take a break Istanbul
Bars and cafes are generally open all day and every day, but some pubs or cocktail bars only open around 4pm. Often, at the end of the day, after work or on weekends, Istanbulites go out for a drink.
(To) please yourself Istanbul
Local stores and large shopping malls are open every day and close around 9pm.
Get out Istanbul
The clubs and nightclubs start to come alive from 11pm onwards, before they operate as bars. They stay open, in general, until 5am. Some places are only open on Friday and Saturday nights.
