Current local time in Jerusalem, Israel
IDT · UTC+03:00 · Israel Daylight Time
About Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel uses the Israel Daylight Time time zone (Asia/Jerusalem), currently UTC+03:00. It is the capital of Israel. Population: about 801,000.
| Country: | Israel |
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| Coordinates: | 31°46′N / 35°13′E |
| Population: | 801,000 |
| Currency: | Israeli new shekel (ILS) |
| Languages: | Arabic, Hebrew |
| Country calling code: | +972 |
Time zone in Jerusalem
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Jerusalem |
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| Time zone name: | Israel Daylight Time (IDT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+03:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Jerusalem is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+02:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+02:00 (IST) |
Sunrise and sunset in Jerusalem today
| Sunrise: | 06:46 |
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| Sunset: | 18:00 |
| Solar noon: | 12:23 |
| Day length: | 11h 14m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:22 – 18:25 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (IDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Jerusalem
- London+2 hJerusalem is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hJerusalem is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hJerusalem is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Jerusalem time
What time zone is Jerusalem in?
Jerusalem uses the IANA time zone Asia/Jerusalem (Israel Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Jerusalem observe daylight saving time?
Jerusalem is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+02:00.
What is the time difference between Jerusalem and London?
Right now Jerusalem is 2 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Jerusalem and New York?
Right now Jerusalem is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.