Current Time in Eilat, Israel 🇮🇱
Lat/Long: 29.56° N, 34.95° E
Elevation: 63 m above sea level
Population rank: #34 of 716 cities in Israel by population
District: Southern District
IANA Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem
Solar time: clocks run about 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: IST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: IDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Israel: IST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Israel: IDT
Daylight Hours in Eilat
Eilat gets 14h 01m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset is at 19:40.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 14m near the December solstice to 14h 02m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 04:01 | 05:39 | 12:39 | 16:14 | 19:40 | 21:10 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:01 | 05:39 | 12:40 | 16:14 | 19:40 | 21:10 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:01 | 05:39 | 12:40 | 16:14 | 19:41 | 21:11 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:01 | 05:39 | 12:40 | 16:14 | 19:41 | 21:11 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:01 | 05:39 | 12:40 | 16:15 | 19:41 | 21:11 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:01 | 05:39 | 12:41 | 16:15 | 19:42 | 21:12 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 04:01 | 05:40 | 12:41 | 16:15 | 19:42 | 21:12 |
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How Far Is Eilat From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,061 km | E (99deg) |
| Moscow | 2,920 km | N (3deg) |
| Paris | 3,490 km | NW (317deg) |
| London | 3,779 km | NW (320deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,996 km | E (98deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,812 km | ENE (75deg) |
| Singapore | 7,898 km | E (100deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,316 km | NE (52deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Eilat?
Eilat next changes its clocks on October 24, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Eilat's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Eilat and you would surface in the open ocean, near 29.6deg S, 145.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eilat
What time is it in Eilat right now?
The current local time in Eilat is 08:05 on Friday, June 12, 2026. Eilat follows the Asia/Jerusalem time zone.
What time zone is Eilat in?
Eilat uses the Asia/Jerusalem IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Eilat?
Is Eilat on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Eilat is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Eilat tonight?
The moon phase over Eilat tonight is Waning Crescent with 12.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Eilat?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Eilat, clocks run about 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.