Time Now in Sakhnīn, Israel 🇮🇱
Lat/Long: 32.86° N, 35.3° E
Elevation: 236 m above sea level
Population rank: #55 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
Local time in Sakhnīn runs on a UTC+02:00 offset (Asia/Jerusalem). The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Sakhnīn sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Its elevation is a gentle 236 m. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 2115 km away. A major centre in Israel, Sakhnīn keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
The sun rises over Sakhnīn at 06:21 and sets at 18:47, giving 12h 26m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Sakhnīn
Daylight Hours in Sakhnīn
Sakhnīn gets 12h 27m of daylight today. Sunrise in Sakhnīn is at 06:21 and sunset in Sakhnīn is at 18:47.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 59m near the December solstice to 14h 19m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Sakhnīn and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Sakhnīn right now.
Other Cities in Israel with Local Time
Cities Sharing Sakhnīn's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Sakhnīn.
Weather in Sakhnīn
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Prayer Times in Sakhnīn
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 13 Sep ● | 04:54 | 06:20 | 12:34 | 16:06 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Mon, 14 Sep | 04:55 | 06:21 | 12:34 | 16:06 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Tue, 15 Sep | 04:56 | 06:22 | 12:34 | 16:05 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 04:57 | 06:22 | 12:33 | 16:04 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 04:57 | 06:23 | 12:33 | 16:03 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 04:58 | 06:24 | 12:33 | 16:02 | 18:42 | 20:12 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 04:59 | 06:24 | 12:32 | 16:02 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
14-day Forecast for Sakhnīn
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Sakhnīn
Sunrise
in Sakhnīn
↑
6:21 AM
Sunset
in Sakhnīn
↓
6:47 PM
Day Length
12h 26m
Dawn
in Sakhnīn
5:55 AM
Dusk
in Sakhnīn
7:13 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Sakhnīn
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
8.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:34
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 20:20
Distances & Clock Changes in Sakhnīn
How Far Is Sakhnīn From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,115 km | ESE (109deg) |
| Moscow | 2,552 km | N (3deg) |
| Paris | 3,254 km | NW (313deg) |
| London | 3,526 km | NW (317deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,030 km | ESE (103deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,688 km | ENE (76deg) |
| Singapore | 7,930 km | E (101deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,066 km | NE (53deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Sakhnīn?
Sakhnīn next changes its clocks on October 24, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Sakhnīn's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Sakhnīn and you would surface in the open ocean, near 32.9deg S, 144.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sakhnīn
What time is it in Sakhnīn right now?
The current local time in Sakhnīn is 22:08 on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Sakhnīn follows the Asia/Jerusalem time zone.
What time zone is Sakhnīn in?
Sakhnīn runs on the Asia/Jerusalem IANA time zone (UTC+03:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Sakhnīn?
Is Sakhnīn on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of September 13, 2026, Sakhnīn has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sakhnīn today?
Sakhnīn sees sunrise at 06:21 and sunset at 18:47 today, giving 12h 26m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Sakhnīn tonight?
Tonight the moon over Sakhnīn is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 8.1%.
What is solar time in Sakhnīn?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Sakhnīn, clocks run about 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.