The short answer

6pm in Turkey is 5pm in Central European Time.

Turkey is 1 hour ahead of Central European Time. That's already evening in Central European Time, after the typical working day ends.

Turkey
6pm
Central European Time
5pm
Right now
11:14am+03:00 · UTC+03:00 · Wed, Jun 24
10:14amCEST · UTC+02:00 · Wed, Jun 24
Read across to convert
Turkey
+03:00 · UTC+03:00
11:14am ☀
Central European Time
CEST · UTC+02:00
10:14am ☀
Pinned6pmTurkey=5pmCentral European Time
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Best time to meet
Best for a call
Turkey
10am–5pm
=
Central European Time
9am–4pm
Popular conversions

Quick reference.

9amTurkey=8amCentral European Time
12pmTurkey=11amCentral European Time
3pmTurkey=2pmCentral European Time
5pmTurkey=4pmCentral European Time
9pmTurkey=8pmCentral European Time
In context

What each side covers.

Turkey
+03:00 · UTC+03:00
11:14am
Cities on this clock
Central European Time
CEST · UTC+02:00
10:14am
Cities on this clock

Frequently asked

Quick answers about converting between Turkey and Central European Time. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

What is the time difference between Turkey and Central European Time?
Turkey is 1 hour ahead of Central European Time right now. We always show the live, daylight-saving-correct difference, so this figure already accounts for whichever side is observing summer time today.
When it's 6pm in Turkey, what time is it in Central European Time?
6pm in Turkey is 5pm in Central European Time. That's already evening in Central European Time, after the typical working day ends. Use the hour-by-hour table above to read any other time across.
What's the best time for a call between Turkey and Central European Time?
10am–5pm in Turkey lines up with 9am–4pm in Central European Time — both sides are inside a 9-to-5 working day.
Does this account for daylight saving time?
Yes. We track every clock change in both places, so the abbreviations you see — +03:00 and CEST — are the ones actually in effect right now, not a fixed all-year value. When either side changes its clocks, this page updates automatically.
Why is the date sometimes different on each side?
When two places are far enough apart, the same moment can fall on different calendar days. That is why some conversions are marked "previous day" or "next day" — it is the same instant in time, read off two clocks that crossed midnight at different points.