What nearshoring means
Nearshoring means working with talent in a nearby country instead of a distant one. The goal is to keep time zones, travel and working culture close while widening the talent pool.
Why Turkey
Working-day overlap
Turkey is on UTC+3 all year. It shares the same clock as Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain and is one hour behind the UAE. It is one hour ahead of Berlin, Amsterdam and Paris in summer and two hours ahead in winter. With teams on the US East Coast, a few hours overlap in the US morning. For teams in Europe and the Gulf, daily stand-ups, meetings and pair programming fit into a normal working day.
Travel
Istanbul is a major aviation hub with direct flights to most European capitals and to many cities in the Middle East, Asia and North America, which makes kick-offs and on-site visits practical.
Talent pool
Turkey has a large, young workforce and active engineering communities in Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir. Many engineers have worked with international clients and in English.
Hiring models for international companies
- IT Staffing: engineers are recruited for you and work as part of your team.
- IT Outsourcing: a partner in Turkey builds and manages a team for you.
- Your own entity or an EOR provider: for direct employment of engineers in Turkey.
Contract, tax and employment rules depend on your country and setup. Treat this as general information and confirm details with an adviser.
Common questions from international teams
- Communication: test English and communication skills during interviews.
- Retention: clear career paths and fair pay matter as much as anywhere else.
- Onboarding: an on-site kick-off in the first weeks helps build the relationship.
How IT Talent Turkey supports international companies
We have served companies in the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Switzerland and Greece, among others. Every candidate passes an online exam and a technical interview. You receive first candidates within 2 weeks, pay only when the person starts, and have a 2-month replacement guarantee. See nearshore IT staffing in Turkey.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Turkey and my team?
Turkey uses UTC+3 all year. That is the same time as Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain, one hour behind the UAE, one hour ahead of Central European Summer Time and two hours ahead of Central European Time.
Is nearshoring to Turkey only for large companies?
No. You can start with a single specialist and grow from there.
Which countries has IT Talent Turkey worked with?
Among others, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Switzerland and Greece.