Time now in Israel

UTC+03:00 • Asia/Jerusalem (IDT)

Your device clock is 336ms ahead of the detected local time (Asia/Jerusalem, UTC+03:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

20:20:34
Saturday, August 1, 2026, week 31

Time in Israel now

Israel has one official time zone: IDT (UTC+03:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Israel is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Israel?

Official time in Israel is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Israel

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Asia/Jerusalem UTC+02:00 Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, West Jerusalem, Jerusalem

List of time zones used in Israel (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Asia/Jerusalem UTC+02:00 Yes

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Israel

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Israel depends on the region.

  • Jerusalem: 6 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Israel use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Israel observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Israel

  • 2026-03-27 at 03:00 (local time) – start of daylight saving time
  • 2026-10-25 at 01:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Israel was on 2026-03-27 at 03:00 (local time) (zone Asia/Jerusalem): clocks went forward (spring, into DST) — transition from IST to IDT.

The next change is on 2026-10-25 at 01:00 (local time) (zone Asia/Jerusalem): IDT → IST, clocks go back (fall, back to standard).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Israel?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+2:00 and UTC+2:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Israel have?
Israel has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Israel use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Israel observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Israel time

To convert Israel time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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