Istanbul ↔ Kiev
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 10:00 and 17:00 (Istanbul time).
Sync Istanbul and Kiev easily. Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Kiev. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 10:00 and 17:00 (Istanbul time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
3.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
15:36 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:36 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:36 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
With only a 1 hour difference, these cities share a near-total workday overlap. Coordination is seamless, with most business hours aligning perfectly.
Istanbul Business Pulse
- Culture A bridge between East and West. Business is personal, and hospitality (tea/coffee) is a prerequisite.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Aim for calls between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM or 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Turkish business culture is highly relational; starting with "Nasılsınız?" (How are you?) and building rapport is essential. Avoid scheduling critical calls late on Friday afternoons.
Kiev Business Pulse
- Culture Resilient, tech-savvy, and hardworking. Values directness and results.
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM. The tech sector is extremely professional and used to working with international teams. Be direct, honest, and results-oriented. Punctuality is appreciated, and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving is highly valued.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Istanbul | Kiev |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul | Europe/Kiev |
| Country | Turkey | Ukraine |
| Coordinates | 41.01, 28.98 | 50.45, 30.52 |
| Population | 15,848,000 | 2,884,000 |