Time in Israel
Capital · Jerusalem
Time zone in Israel
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Jerusalem Israel Daylight Time |
UTC+03:00 | In effect | Jerusalem |
About Israel
| Official name: | State of Israel |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Jerusalem |
| Region: | Asia · Western Asia |
| Population: | 10,119,400 |
| Currency: | Israeli new shekel (ILS, ₪) |
| Calling code: | +972 |
| Languages: | Arabic, Hebrew |
| ISO codes: | IL / ISR |
| Internet domain: | .il |
Cities in Israel
- Netivot
- Mevasseret Ẕiyyon
- Ofaqim
- Yoqne‘am ‘Illit
- Arad
- Zikhron Ya‘aqov
- Gan Yavne
- Qiryat Shemona
- Kfar Yona
- H̱ura
- maalot Tarshīhā
- Nesher
- Kuseifa
- Tirah
- Shoham
- Sderot
- Rahat
- Kafr Qari‘
- Tirat Karmel
- Maghār
- Giv'at Shmuel
- Ariel
- Kafr Kannā
- Judeida Makr
- Kafr Qāsim
- Qalansuwa
- Bet She’an
- Azor
- Ganei Tikva
- Er Reina
- Even Yehuda
- Kafr Mandā
Public holidays in Israel 2026
Full list ›- 2 Apr — פסח estimated
- 8 Apr — מימונה, שביעי של פסח estimated
- 22 Apr — יום העצמאות
- 22 May — שבועות estimated
- 12 Sep — ראש השנה estimated
- 13 Sep — ראש השנה יום 2 estimated
- 21 Sep — יום כיפור estimated
- 26 Sep — סוכות estimated
Frequently asked questions about time in Israel
How many time zones does Israel have?
Israel uses one time zone: Israel Daylight Time (Asia/Jerusalem, currently UTC+03:00).
Does Israel use daylight saving time?
Yes — 1 of Israel’s 1 time zones change their clocks in the next 12 months. Each city page shows its next clock change.
What time is it in Jerusalem, the capital of Israel?
See the live clock on the Jerusalem time page. Jerusalem uses Asia/Jerusalem.