Current Time in Israel 🇮🇱

Q: What time is it in Israel right now?

The current local time in Israel is 07:40:41 IDT on Sunday, 19 July 2026. The country uses the Asia/Jerusalem time zone.

Q: How many time zones does Israel use?

Israel spans 3 time zones: Asia/Jerusalem, Asia/Tel_Aviv, Israel.

Q: What is the capital of Israel?

The capital of Israel is Jerusalem, where the current local time is 07:40:41.

Q: What time is sunrise and sunset in Jerusalem today?

Today in Jerusalem, the capital of Israel: sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset is at 19:43 local time.

Q: Does Israel observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes — Israel observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks typically advance one hour in spring and fall back in autumn.

Q: When is the next public holiday in Israel?

The next public holiday in Israel is Rosh Hashanah on Saturday, September 12, 2026 — in 55 days.

Q: How many cities in Israel are listed on time.now?

time.now currently lists 50 cities across Israel (out of 109 total in our database).

Q: Which countries border Israel?

Israel shares a border with: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria.

Continent: Asia

Capital City: Jerusalem

Largest Cities:

Time in Jerusalem (Pop. 936,000)
Time in Tel Aviv (Pop. 432,892)
Time in West Jerusalem (Pop. 400,000)
Time in Haifa (Pop. 285,316)
Time in Rishon LeTsiyyon (Pop. 258,535)

ISO Alpha 2/3: IL, ISR

Uses Daylight Savings Time: Yes ✅ (View Daylight Savings Time Changes)

IANA Time Zone: Asia/Jerusalem (UTC+02:00)

Time Zones: IDT, IST

Time Zone Overview for Israel

Israel uses a single time zone.
Clocks in Jerusalem run about 40m ahead of local solar time.
The working week runs Sunday to Thursday, with the weekend on Friday and Saturday. Friday is typically a half day.

Daylight Saving Time in Israel

Israel observes daylight saving time. Clocks next fall back on Sunday, October 25, 2026, changing from IDT (UTC+3) to IST (UTC+2).

View daylight saving time changes for Israel →

Time Difference Between Jerusalem and Major Cities

Live local time and the difference from Jerusalem right now.

New York Sun 00:40 -7h

Los Angeles Sat 21:40 -10h

Chicago Sat 23:40 -8h

Toronto Sun 00:40 -7h

Sao Paulo Sun 01:40 -6h

London Sun 05:40 -2h

Paris Sun 06:40 -1h

Berlin Sun 06:40 -1h

Moscow Sun 07:40 same time

Dubai Sun 08:40 +1h

Mumbai Sun 10:10 +2h 30m

Singapore Sun 12:40 +5h

Hong Kong Sun 12:40 +5h

Tokyo Sun 13:40 +6h

Sydney Sun 14:40 +7h

Best Time to Call Israel

How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in Jerusalem:

New York: 9:00-17:00 there is 16:00 to 00:00 in Jerusalem.
London: 9:00-17:00 there is 11:00 to 19:00 in Jerusalem.
Tokyo: 9:00-17:00 there is 03:00 to 11:00 in Jerusalem.

Daylight Hours in Jerusalem

In the capital, Jerusalem, the sun is up for 13h 57m today. Sunrise in Jerusalem is at 05:46 and sunset in Jerusalem is at 19:43.

Daylight ranges from about 10h 04m near the December solstice to 14h 13m near the June solstice.

Moon in Israel

See moonrise and moonset times and the current moon phase for Jerusalem and major cities across Israel.

View moonrise & moonset times for Israel →

Districts in Israel

Time in All Cities in Israel by alphabetical order

Time.now features the exact time for 109 cities in Israel.
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Time Now in Major Cities in Israel

Time now in Jerusalem Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Tel Aviv Sun 07:40:41
Time now in West Jerusalem Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Haifa Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Rishon LeTsiyyon Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Petaẖ Tiqva Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Netanya Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Ashdod Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Bnei Brak Sun 07:40:41
Time now in H̱olon Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Beersheba Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Ramat Gan Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Reẖovot Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Ashkelon Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Bat Yam Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Bet Shemesh Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Kfar Saba Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Jaffa Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Herzliya Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Hadera Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Modi‘in Makkabbim Re‘ut Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Nazareth Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Lod Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Modiin Ilit Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Ramla Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Ra'anana Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Rosh Ha‘Ayin Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Hod HaSharon Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Kiryat Gat Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Givatayim Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Qiryat Ata Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Nahariyya Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Umm el Faḥm Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Eilat Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Ness Ziona Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Acre Sun 07:40:41
Time now in El‘ad Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Yavné Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Ramat HaSharon Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Karmi’el Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Afula Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Tiberias Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Eṭ Ṭaiyiba Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Qiryat Bialik Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Netivot Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Naẕerat ‘Illit Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Qiryat Motsqin Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Shefar‘am Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Kiryat Ono Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Qiryat Yam Sun 07:40:41

City	Current Time
Time now in Jerusalem	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Tel Aviv	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in West Jerusalem	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Haifa	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Rishon LeTsiyyon	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Petaẖ Tiqva	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Netanya	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Ashdod	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Bnei Brak	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in H̱olon	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Beersheba	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Ramat Gan	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Reẖovot	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Ashkelon	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Bat Yam	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Bet Shemesh	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Kfar Saba	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Jaffa	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Herzliya	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Hadera	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Modi‘in Makkabbim Re‘ut	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Nazareth	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Lod	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Modiin Ilit	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Ramla	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Ra'anana	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Rosh Ha‘Ayin	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Hod HaSharon	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Kiryat Gat	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Givatayim	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Qiryat Ata	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Nahariyya	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Umm el Faḥm	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Eilat	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Ness Ziona	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Acre	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in El‘ad	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Yavné	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Ramat HaSharon	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Karmi’el	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Afula	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Tiberias	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Eṭ Ṭaiyiba	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Qiryat Bialik	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Netivot	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Naẕerat ‘Illit	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Qiryat Motsqin	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Shefar‘am	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Kiryat Ono	Sun 07:40:41
Time now in Qiryat Yam	Sun 07:40:41

Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Israel

Asia/Jerusalem Sun 07:40:41
Asia/Tel_Aviv Sun 07:40:41
Israel Sun 07:40:41

Timezone	Current Time
Asia/Jerusalem	Sun 07:40:41
Asia/Tel_Aviv	Sun 07:40:41
Israel	Sun 07:40:41

Frequently Asked Questions about Israel

What time is it in Israel right now?

The current local time in Israel is 07:40:41 IDT on Sunday, 19 July 2026. The country uses the Asia/Jerusalem time zone.

How many time zones does Israel use?

Israel spans 3 time zones: Asia/Jerusalem, Asia/Tel_Aviv, Israel.

What is the capital of Israel?

The capital of Israel is Jerusalem, where the current local time is 07:40:41.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Jerusalem today?

Today in Jerusalem, the capital of Israel: sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset is at 19:43 local time.

Does Israel observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes — Israel observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks typically advance one hour in spring and fall back in autumn.

When is the next public holiday in Israel?

The next public holiday in Israel is Rosh Hashanah on Saturday, September 12, 2026 — in 55 days.

How many cities in Israel are listed on time.now?

time.now currently lists 50 cities across Israel (out of 109 total in our database).

Which countries border Israel?

Israel shares a border with: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria.

Sunrise and Sunset in Israel

Jerusalem

↑ 5:46 AM

↓ 7:43 PM
Tel Aviv

↑ 5:47 AM

↓ 7:46 PM
West Jerusalem

↑ 5:46 AM

↓ 7:43 PM
Haifa

↑ 5:45 AM

↓ 7:47 PM
Rishon LeTsiyyon

↑ 5:48 AM

↓ 7:46 PM
Petaẖ Tiqva

↑ 5:47 AM

↓ 7:45 PM
Netanya

↑ 5:46 AM

↓ 7:46 PM
Ashdod

↑ 5:48 AM

↓ 7:46 PM
Bnei Brak

↑ 5:47 AM

↓ 7:46 PM
H̱olon

↑ 5:47 AM

↓ 7:46 PM
Beersheba

↑ 5:49 AM

↓ 7:44 PM
Ramat Gan

↑ 5:47 AM

↓ 7:46 PM
Reẖovot

↑ 5:48 AM

↓ 7:45 PM
Ashkelon

↑ 5:49 AM

↓ 7:46 PM
Bat Yam

↑ 5:48 AM

↓ 7:46 PM
Bet Shemesh

↑ 5:47 AM

↓ 7:44 PM
Kfar Saba

↑ 5:47 AM

↓ 7:46 PM
Jaffa

↑ 5:48 AM

↓ 7:46 PM
Herzliya

↑ 5:47 AM

↓ 7:46 PM
Hadera

↑ 5:46 AM

↓ 7:46 PM

City	↑ Sunrise	↓ Sunset
Jerusalem	↑ 5:46 AM	↓ 7:43 PM
Tel Aviv	↑ 5:47 AM	↓ 7:46 PM
West Jerusalem	↑ 5:46 AM	↓ 7:43 PM
Haifa	↑ 5:45 AM	↓ 7:47 PM
Rishon LeTsiyyon	↑ 5:48 AM	↓ 7:46 PM
Petaẖ Tiqva	↑ 5:47 AM	↓ 7:45 PM
Netanya	↑ 5:46 AM	↓ 7:46 PM
Ashdod	↑ 5:48 AM	↓ 7:46 PM
Bnei Brak	↑ 5:47 AM	↓ 7:46 PM
H̱olon	↑ 5:47 AM	↓ 7:46 PM
Beersheba	↑ 5:49 AM	↓ 7:44 PM
Ramat Gan	↑ 5:47 AM	↓ 7:46 PM
Reẖovot	↑ 5:48 AM	↓ 7:45 PM
Ashkelon	↑ 5:49 AM	↓ 7:46 PM
Bat Yam	↑ 5:48 AM	↓ 7:46 PM
Bet Shemesh	↑ 5:47 AM	↓ 7:44 PM
Kfar Saba	↑ 5:47 AM	↓ 7:46 PM
Jaffa	↑ 5:48 AM	↓ 7:46 PM
Herzliya	↑ 5:47 AM	↓ 7:46 PM
Hadera	↑ 5:46 AM	↓ 7:46 PM

Current Weather in Israel

City	Condition	Temp.

Information about Israel

Population	8,883,800
Area	20,770 km²
ISO Numeric Code	376
FIPS Code	IS
Top Level Domain	.il
Currency	Shekel (ILS)
Phone Prefix	+972
Country Code	+972
Postal Code Format	#######
Postal Code Regex	`^(\d{7}\|\d{5})$`
Languages	AR-IL (ar-IL), EN-IL (en-IL), HE (he)
Neighbouring Countries	🇪🇬 Egypt, 🇯🇴 Jordan, 🇱🇧 Lebanon, 🇵🇸 Palestine, 🇸🇾 Syria

Upcoming Public Holidays in Israel

This year, Israel observes 9 public holidays, with 9 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Rosh Hashanah on 12 Sep. The most recently passed holiday was Shavuot. Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Israel to plan your schedule.

Rosh Hashanah 12 Sep • Saturday
Rosh Hashanah 13 Sep • Sunday
Yom Kippur 21 Sep • Monday
Sukkot 26 Sep • Saturday
Simchat Torah / Shemini Atzeret 3 Oct • Saturday
Pesach 22 Apr • Thursday
Seventh day of Pesach 28 Apr • Wednesday
Independence Day 12 May • Wednesday
Shavuot 11 Jun • Friday

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