Time in Israel Now

The current time in Israel follows Israel Standard Time (IST, UTC+2) in winter and Israel Daylight Time (IDT, UTC+3) in summer. Israel observes Daylight Saving Time, advancing clocks one hour forward from late March to late October each year.

Israel’s single national time zone covers the entire country, including Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Eilat, ensuring unified timekeeping for business, travel, and communication.

To see the live clock with seconds or compare Israel’s time globally, visit the current time page or try the time converter.

Standard settings for this time

• IANA Time Zone: Asia/Jerusalem

• UTC Offset: UTC +2 (Standard Time), UTC +3 (Daylight Saving Time)

• Time Format: 24-hour clock

• DST Observed: Yes (March to October)

• Time Zone Abbreviations: IST / IDT

Israel’s time zone aligns with nearby Mediterranean countries during winter and shifts an hour ahead in summer for longer daylight evenings.

Israel time zone(s)

Israel uses a single nationwide time zone throughout the year.

The official IANA identifier for Israel is Asia/Jerusalem.

Daylight Saving Time in Israel

Israel observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) according to the Israel Time Act of 2013:

• DST starts: Last Friday before April 2 — clocks go forward one hour.

• DST ends: Last Sunday in October — clocks go back one hour.

When DST is active, Israel operates on Israel Daylight Time (IDT, UTC+3).
This schedule aligns Israel’s working hours more closely with European countries during summer.

For calendar-based time changes, visit the calendar or use the event countdown timer.

Major cities in Israel & their time

All cities in Israel observe the same national time schedule.

Quick facts — Israel time

• Number of time zones: 1 (nationwide)

• Capital city: Jerusalem

• Default zone: Israel Standard Time (IST)

• Daylight Saving Time: Yes (March to October)

• IANA Time Zone ID: Asia/Jerusalem

• Standard UTC offset: +2 hours

• DST UTC offset: +3 hours

• Time format: 24-hour system

• Neighboring countries with similar time: Egypt (winter), Greece (summer alignment)

• Regional differences: None — single time nationwide

For verified background, see 👉 Time in Israel — Wikipedia.

Pros and Cons

Pros

1. Single national time zone — uniform across all cities.

2. DST alignment — extends daylight hours in summer.

3. Synchronizes with Europe during DST — ideal for trade and business.

4. 24-hour format — clear and globally recognized.

5. Stable IANA system — ensures technical accuracy worldwide.

Cons

1. Clock adjustments twice a year can cause confusion.

2. Offset changes may complicate international scheduling during transitions.