Current Time in Safed, Israel 🇮🇱
Lat/Long: 32.96° N, 35.5° E
Elevation: 779 m above sea level
Population rank: #53 of 716 cities in Israel by population
District: Northern District
IANA Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem
Solar time: clocks run about 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: IDT
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
The time now in Safed, Israel is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Safed currently observes IDT, UTC+3. Local time in Safed runs on a UTC+02:00 offset (Asia/Jerusalem). Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Perched at about 779 m, Safed sits well above the coast. Safed is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 2101 km off. A major centre in Israel, Safed keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Safed gets 11h 16m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:44 and sunset at 18:01.
Safed Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Safed
Safed gets 11h 17m of daylight today. Sunrise in Safed is at 06:44 and sunset in Safed is at 18:01.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 58m near the December solstice to 14h 19m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Safed and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Safed right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Israel
Cities Sharing Safed's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Safed.
Weather in Safed
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Safed
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 18 Oct ● | 05:19 | 06:44 | 12:23 | 15:35 | 18:02 | 19:32 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:20 | 06:44 | 12:23 | 15:34 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:20 | 06:45 | 12:22 | 15:33 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:21 | 06:46 | 12:22 | 15:33 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:22 | 06:47 | 12:22 | 15:32 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 05:23 | 06:48 | 12:22 | 15:31 | 17:56 | 19:26 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 05:23 | 06:48 | 12:22 | 15:30 | 17:55 | 19:25 |
Add Safed Widgets to Your Website
Embed free customizable Safed widgets on your site. No registration. No coding.
Safed Prayer Times Widget
Show daily prayer times for Safed on any website
Safed Weather Widget
Current conditions and 7-day forecast for Safed
Safed Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Safed
Safed Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Safed
Safed Countdown Timer Widget
Live event countdown in Safed local time
Safed Count Up Timer Widget
Live time since any date in Safed local time
14-day Forecast for Safed
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Safed
Sunrise
in Safed
↑
6:44 AM
Sunset
in Safed
↓
6:01 PM
Day Length
11h 16m
Dawn
in Safed
6:19 AM
Dusk
in Safed
6:26 PM
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for Safed. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for Safed
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
45.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 13:40
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:42
Distances & Clock Changes in Safed
How Far Is Safed From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,101 km | ESE (109deg) |
| Moscow | 2,540 km | N (3deg) |
| Paris | 3,260 km | NW (313deg) |
| London | 3,531 km | NW (316deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,015 km | ESE (103deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,667 km | ENE (76deg) |
| Singapore | 7,914 km | E (101deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,044 km | NE (53deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Safed?
Safed next changes its clocks on October 24, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Safed's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Safed and you would surface in the open ocean, near 33.0deg S, 144.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Safed
What time is it in Safed right now?
The current local time in Safed is 06:43 on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Safed follows the Asia/Jerusalem time zone.
What time zone is Safed in?
Safed uses the Asia/Jerusalem IANA time zone (UTC+03:00). 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 Safed?
Is Safed on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Safed as of October 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Safed today?
In Safed today the sun rises at 06:44 and sets at 18:01, giving 11h 16m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Safed tonight?
Over Safed tonight the moon shows a First Quarter phase at 45.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Safed?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Safed, clocks run about 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.