🇮🇱 Time in Israel Now
Current local time in Israel. Timezone: IST / IDT (UTC+2 / UTC+3).
Current Time in Israel Cities
Local time across major cities in Israel, updated every second.
Time Difference from Israel
See how Israel compares to other major cities worldwide.
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Key Facts About Time in Israel
Israel is typically 7 hours ahead of New York year-round (both observe DST)
Israel observes DST on its own schedule
IST is UTC+2, IDT is UTC+3
Tel Aviv is a major global tech hub
Since 2013, Israeli DST runs from the Friday before the last Sunday of March until the last Sunday of October
About Israel Time (IST / IDT)
Israel uses Israel Standard Time (IST, UTC+2) in winter and Israel Daylight Time (IDT, UTC+3) in summer. Israel’s DST schedule follows its own rules, typically starting in late March and ending in late October. The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and Israel’s tech industry (often called the "Startup Nation") operate on Israel time.
Scheduling Across Time Zones
When scheduling meetings or calls with people in Israel, remember that IST / IDT is UTC+2 / UTC+3. Israel observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes seasonally. Always double-check the current offset during spring and autumn transitions.
Use the live time difference table above to find overlapping business hours between Israel and your location — it always reflects the current offsets, including any daylight saving adjustments on either side.
Timekeeping in Israel
Israel has 3 major cities tracked on this page: Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa. All of these cities share the same timezone (IST / IDT).
Modern devices automatically adjust for IST / IDT using the IANA timezone database, which tracks every timezone and DST rule globally. When traveling to Israel, most smartphones and laptops will update to local time automatically when connected to a local network.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Israel right now?
The current time in Israel is shown live at the top of this page. Israel uses IST / IDT (UTC+2 / UTC+3). The clock updates every second using the IANA timezone Asia/Jerusalem.
Does Israel use Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Israel observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). During DST, clocks are moved forward by one hour. Check the current offset shown on this page to see if DST is currently active.
What is the time difference between Israel and New York?
Right now, New York is -- Israel. This difference can shift by an hour when either location changes its clocks for daylight saving time — the value shown here and in the comparison table above is always the live, current difference.
What timezone abbreviation does Israel use?
Israel uses IST / IDT, which stands for the timezone at UTC+2 / UTC+3 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The abbreviation may change during DST periods.
What is the IANA timezone for Israel?
The primary IANA timezone identifier for Israel is Asia/Jerusalem. This is used by computers, smartphones, and programming languages to accurately determine the local time, including historical timezone changes and DST rules.
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