The current local time in Israel is shown above. Israel operates on Israel Standard Time (IST) during winter and switches to Israel Daylight Time (IDT) during Daylight Saving Time.
Major cities including Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Beersheba all follow the same national time zone.
Israel uses a single time zone across the entire country, keeping time consistent nationwide.
Israel follows Israel Standard Time (UTC+2) and observes Daylight Saving Time, shifting to UTC+3 during the summer months.
Quick Facts
- Capital: Jerusalem
- Region: Middle East / Western Asia
- Time Zone: Israel Standard Time (IST)
- Standard Time: UTC+2
- Daylight Saving Time: UTC+3
- Population: About 9.8 million
- Languages: Hebrew and Arabic
- Currency: Israeli New Shekel (ILS)
Time Difference from Major Cities
- Israel ↔ Sydney: Sydney is usually 8–9 hours ahead, depending on Daylight Saving Time in both regions.
- Israel ↔ New York: New York is usually 7 hours behind Israel.
- Israel ↔ London: London is usually 2 hours behind Israel.
- Israel ↔ Dubai: Dubai is usually 1 hour ahead of Israel.
- Israel ↔ Tokyo: Tokyo is usually 6 hours ahead of Israel.
Time differences may vary slightly during Daylight Saving Time transition weeks.
Daylight Saving Time
Israel observes Daylight Saving Time.
- Winter: Israel Standard Time (UTC+2)
- Summer: Israel Daylight Time (UTC+3)
Clocks usually move forward in March and move back in October.
Best Time to Call Israel from Abroad
If you are calling Israel from:
- Australia (Sydney): Best time is 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Sydney time, corresponding to morning in Israel.
- United Kingdom: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM UK time works well.
- United States (New York): 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST reaches Israel in the afternoon.
Typical business hours in Israel are 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday to Thursday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Israel in?
Israel follows Israel Standard Time (IST) which is UTC+2.
Does Israel observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Israel changes clocks seasonally.
Is Israel the same time as Egypt?
Yes. During standard time Israel and Egypt both use UTC+2, but time differences may vary when daylight saving changes.
Where is Israel Located?
Israel is located in the Middle East along the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It borders Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan to the east, and Egypt to the southwest.
What is Israel Famous For?
Israel is known for its historic religious sites, modern cities, and cultural significance.
Israel is famous for:
- Jerusalem, one of the most historic and religiously important cities in the world
- Tel Aviv, a modern coastal city known for technology and nightlife
- Ancient religious sites and historical landmarks
- The Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth
- Historic markets and cultural traditions
- Innovation and technology industries
Because of its historical significance and modern development, Israel is one of the most influential countries in the Middle East.
Additional Note
Since Israel observes Daylight Saving Time, international time differences may change during seasonal clock adjustments.
