Israel uses the Asia/Jerusalem time zone, abbreviated IST/IDT, which is UTC+2 (UTC+3 in summer). It observes daylight saving time: clocks move forward one hour from the Friday before the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. Israel uses Israel Standard Time (UTC+2) and moves its clocks forward in summer, but its daylight saving dates differ from those of the United States and Europe. Use this page to check the exact current local time in Israel, with the date, UTC offset and time zone, updated in real time.

Official time zone: Asia/Jerusalem (Asia)

Estimated population: 9,256,314 people.

Local fact: Israel uses Israel Standard Time (UTC+2) and moves its clocks forward in summer, but its daylight saving dates differ from those of the United States and Europe.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Time in Israel

What time is it in Israel right now?

The exact time in Israel, Asia, appears on the main clock at the top of this page and updates every second using the Asia/Jerusalem time zone, with no need to reload.

What time zone does Israel use?

Israel (Asia) uses the Asia/Jerusalem time zone from the IANA database, which corresponds to UTC+2 (UTC+3 in summer). This is the reference that devices and servers use to calculate local time.

What is the time difference between Israel and New York?

The difference is calculated by comparing the Asia/Jerusalem zone with New York (Eastern Time), so it updates automatically if either zone changes its clocks. The +HR and -HR tags on the cards show how many hours each place is ahead of or behind Israel.

Does Israel observe daylight saving time?

Observes daylight saving time: clocks move forward one hour from the Friday before the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. This page calculates the time with the Asia/Jerusalem zone, so it always shows the current local time in Israel, including any seasonal clock change.

How do I compare the time in Israel with other cities?

In the Time Across the U.S. and World Times sections you can see the time in other places and how many hours they are ahead (+) or behind (-) Israel. If the calendar day is different, the date is shown, for example Sun Oct 18. Every card links to that place’s page.

Can I see the time in Israel in 12-hour or 24-hour format?

Yes. Use the 12-hour (AM/PM) or 24-hour selector below the main clock; the change applies to every card and your preference is saved in your browser.