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Doing Business in Turkey: Time, Currency and Market Guide

Check Turkey local time, business overlap, currency, and market details before calling or emailing.

Country snapshot

CapitalAnkara
Currency Turkish lira (TRY)
Time zoneEurope/Istanbul
Business weekMonday to Friday
Stock exchangeBorsa Istanbul
Market codeBIST

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Doing business in Turkey

Turkey is strategically important for trade, logistics, manufacturing, retail, and regional business between Europe and Asia. From the UK, business-hour overlap is usually manageable, making same-day contact realistic. This guide gives you the key commercial reference points in one place.

Business etiquette and practical notes

Respectful, well-prepared communication works best. Be clear about pricing, timelines, and responsibilities, and follow up promptly after calls.

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Borsa Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Late morning and early afternoon UK time often align well with Istanbul.

Turkey uses the Turkish lira, with the currency code TRY.

Borsa Istanbul is the main exchange reference for Turkey.