Current time in Israel
Israel is on UTC+2 in standard time and UTC+3 in daylight saving time.
IANA zone Asia/Jerusalem. Time from your device clock, converted with your browser's copy of the tz database.
Time difference from Israel
| Place | Israel is | Now |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 h ahead 6 h ahead of 8 Mar–26 Mar and 24 Oct–1 Nov | |
| Chicago | 8 h ahead 7 h ahead of 8 Mar–26 Mar and 24 Oct–1 Nov | |
| Los Angeles | 10 h ahead 9 h ahead of 8 Mar–26 Mar and 24 Oct–1 Nov | |
| London | 2 h ahead 3 h ahead of 27 Mar–29 Mar | |
| Berlin | 1 h ahead 2 h ahead of 27 Mar–29 Mar | |
| India | 2 h 30 min behind 3 h 30 min behind 1 Jan–26 Mar and 24 Oct–31 Dec | |
| Tokyo | 6 h behind 7 h behind 1 Jan–26 Mar and 24 Oct–31 Dec | |
| Sydney | 7 h behind 9 h behind 1 Jan–26 Mar and 24 Oct–31 Dec; 8 h behind 27 Mar–4 Apr and 3 Oct–24 Oct | |
| UTC | 3 h ahead 2 h ahead of 1 Jan–26 Mar and 24 Oct–31 Dec |
Year pattern computed from the IANA tz database (2026c); "Now" is live from your device clock.
Sun and day in Israel
Quick facts
IANA zone: Asia/Jerusalem
Standard: UTC+2
Daylight saving: UTC+3
Same clock all year as: Cairo, Beirut, Famagusta, Gaza, Hebron, Nicosia, Athens, Bucharest, Chisinau, Helsinki, Kiev, Mariehamn.
Daylight saving in Israel
UTC+2 in standard time and UTC+3 in daylight saving time.
| Date | Time | Change | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 27 Mar 2026 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC+2 → UTC+3 |
| Sun, 25 Oct 2026 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC+3 → UTC+2 |
| Fri, 26 Mar 2027 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC+2 → UTC+3 |
| Sun, 31 Oct 2027 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC+3 → UTC+2 |
Dates from the IANA tz database. Clock rules are set by governments and occasionally change at short notice; see sources & accuracy.
Convert Israel time
Questions
What time zone is Israel in?
Israel uses the IANA zone Asia/Jerusalem: UTC+2 in standard time and UTC+3 in daylight saving time.
Does Israel use daylight saving time?
Yes. See the clock-change dates on this page; they come from the IANA time zone database.
How many hours ahead of New York is Israel?
Israel is usually 7 h ahead of New York (US Eastern Time) (6 h ahead of 8 Mar–26 Mar and 24 Oct–1 Nov, 2026).
What is the time difference between Israel and London?
Israel is usually 2 h ahead of London (3 h ahead of 27 Mar–29 Mar, 2026).
Does Israel have more than one time zone?
No. All of Israel uses Asia/Jerusalem.