Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Irkutsk uses the RUB (₽) and İzmir uses the TRY (₺). Language shifts too — Russian in Irkutsk, Turkish in İzmir. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Russia
- Capital
- Moscow
- Currency
- Russian ruble (RUB · ₽)
- Language
- Russian
- Calling code
- +7
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Turkey
- Capital
- Ankara
- Currency
- Turkish lira (TRY · ₺)
- Language
- Turkish
- Calling code
- +90
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Irkutsk and İzmir?
Irkutsk is 5 hours behind İzmir. Irkutsk runs on GMT+8 and İzmir on GMT+3. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 3 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Irkutsk from İzmir?
About 5,923 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 7h 28m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Irkutsk and İzmir use?
Irkutsk uses the Russian ruble (RUB, ₽); İzmir uses the Turkish lira (TRY, ₺). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Irkutsk from İzmir?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +7, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Irkutsk and İzmir?
Irkutsk primarily speaks Russian; İzmir speaks Turkish. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Irkutsk and İzmir drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.