All of Palestine keeps one time, currently standard time at UTC+2. Clocks go forward on Saturday, March 27, 2027.
Palestine at a glance
| UTC offsets | UTC+2 |
|---|---|
| IANA time zones | 2 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 27, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Saturday, March 27, 2027 |
| Abbreviations in use | EET, EEST |
Which time zone Palestine uses
The tz database lists 2 zones for Palestine because some regions had different rules in the past, but they all show the same time today.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Gaza | --:-- | UTC+2 | Observed | Gaza, Khan Yunis, Jabalia |
| Asia/Hebron | --:-- | UTC+2 | Observed | Hebron, Nablus |
Clock changes in Palestine
Standard time applies across Palestine until Saturday, March 27, 2027, when clocks go forward 1 hour.
Clock changes in Palestine, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+3 |
| Saturday, October 24, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Saturday, March 27, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+3 |
| Saturday, October 30, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC+2 |
Local time in the largest cities of Palestine
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaza | Gaza Strip | --:-- | Asia/Gaza |
Time difference between Palestine and other countries
A 9:00 AM start in Palestine 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 Palestine right now
These countries read the same time as Palestine 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
Plan around the time in Palestine
- Convert a time to or from Palestine: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Gaza to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Palestine 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 Palestine have?
One. All of Palestine shows the same time, although the tz database lists 2 zone names for historical reasons.
Does Palestine use daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on Saturday, March 27, 2027, and the one after that on Saturday, October 30, 2027.
What is the time difference between Palestine and New York?
Palestine is 7 hours ahead of New York for most of the year. From March 14 to March 27 and October 30 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.