Istanbul and Austin Time Zone Comparison
The distance between Istanbul and Austin is felt not just in kilometers, but in time zones too. Istanbul is Turkey's largest city and historic capital, uniquely straddling Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus strait. Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas, nicknamed "Silicon Hills" for its booming tech sector and known for its vibrant live music scene.
Because Istanbul and/or Austin observe daylight saving time for part of the year, the gap between them isn't fixed — it ranges between 8 and 9 hours depending on the season.
With a gap this large, business hours barely overlap between Istanbul and Austin — an early morning or a late evening on one side is usually needed to connect with the other.