All of Israel keeps one time, currently standard time at UTC+2. Clocks go forward on Friday, March 26, 2027.
Israel at a glance
| UTC offsets | UTC+2 |
|---|---|
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 26, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Friday, March 26, 2027 |
| Abbreviations in use | IST, IDT |
Which time zone Israel uses
The whole of Israel follows one IANA time zone: Asia/Jerusalem.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Jerusalem | --:-- | UTC+2 | Observed | Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa |
Clock changes in Israel
Standard time applies across Israel until Friday, March 26, 2027, when clocks go forward 1 hour.
Clock changes in Israel, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, March 27, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+3 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+3 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC+2 |
Local time in the largest cities of Israel
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem | Jerusalem | --:-- | Asia/Jerusalem |
Time difference between Israel and other countries
A 9:00 AM start in Israel is 2:00 AM in New York, 6:00 PM in Sydney and 11:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 7 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | 10 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 1 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 5 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 7 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 3 h behind |
Same clock as Israel right now
These countries read the same time as Israel today. Some follow different clock-change rules, so the list changes during the year.
- Burundi
- Egypt Daylight saving time
- Malawi
- Mozambique
- Romania Daylight saving time
- Rwanda
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Ukraine Daylight saving time
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Daylight saving time
Tools for time in Israel
- Convert a time to or from Israel: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Jerusalem to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Israel and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Israel have?
One: Asia/Jerusalem, at UTC+2 in standard time and UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Israel use daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on Friday, March 26, 2027, and the one after that on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Israel and New York?
Israel is 7 hours ahead of New York for most of the year. From March 14 to March 26 and October 31 to November 7, the gap is 6 hours, because the two change their clocks on different dates.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.