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Bucharest is 1 hour behind Istanbul

Best overlap: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Istanbul is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Bucharest.

Aim for 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Istanbul time — that's 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM over in Bucharest. With 9 hours of daily overlap, these two cities are an easy pairing; almost any reasonable hour works. Remember that Bucharest shifts for daylight saving and Istanbul doesn't, so recalculate the overlap after each clock change.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Bucharest?
Bucharest is 1 hours behind Istanbul.
What are the best overlapping working hours between Istanbul and Bucharest?
The best time to meet is between 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Istanbul, which corresponds to 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Bucharest.
How many hours overlap between Istanbul and Bucharest during a typical workday?
There are about 9 overlapping hours per day.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Istanbul and Bucharest?
Bucharest observes Daylight Saving Time, but Istanbul does not. This means the time difference between the two locations will change during the year.

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