United Kingdom
Turkey
London to Izmir Time Difference
Izmir is 2 hours ahead of London
London vs Izmir — At a Glance
London to Izmir — Hour-by-Hour
About London and Izmir
London (population: 8.8M) is known for global finance, the City of London, Buckingham Palace, and the world's oldest underground railway. Izmir (population: 4.4M) is known for Aegean coast, ancient Smyrna ruins, and Turkey's third-largest city.
Business Hours Overlap
With only a 2-hour time difference, London and Izmir share most of the standard business day, making scheduling calls and meetings easy.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between London (+44) and Izmir (+90) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
London uses GBP while Izmir uses TRY. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
London primarily speaks English, while Izmir speaks Turkish. For business communication, English is commonly used as a bridge language in international settings.
Use our world clock tool to compare London and Izmir visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between London and Izmir?
Izmir, Turkey is 2 hours ahead of London, United Kingdom. London is in the Europe/London timezone (UTC+1) and Izmir is in the Europe/Istanbul timezone (UTC+3).
When it's noon in London, what time is it in Izmir?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 2:00 PM in Izmir.
What is the best time to call Izmir from London?
With only a 2-hour difference, you can comfortably call Izmir anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM London time).
What currency does Izmir use?
Izmir, Turkey uses TRY. London uses GBP. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Izmir?
The primary language in Izmir is Turkish. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial Izmir from London?
To call Izmir from London, dial your international access code followed by +90 and the local number. London uses country code +44 and Izmir uses +90.
