Daylight Savings Time Changes in Israel 🇮🇱 (1940)
| Country: | Israel |
| Capital: | Jerusalem |
| Abbreviations: | IL, ISR |
| IANA Time Zones: | 3 |
| Dial Code: | +972 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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59
After
02
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1 OCT
01 Oct 1940 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Tuesday, 01 October 1940, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Tuesday, 01 October 1940, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 01 Oct 1940 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Before
01
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59
After
03
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00
17 NOV
17 Nov 1940 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 17 November 1940, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 17 November 1940, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 17 Nov 1940 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Israel (1940)
| District | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Central District | 17 Nov 1940 | 01 Oct 1940 |
| Haifa | 17 Nov 1940 | 01 Oct 1940 |
| Jerusalem | 17 Nov 1940 | 01 Oct 1940 |
| Judea and Samaria Area | 17 Nov 1940 | 01 Oct 1940 |
| Northern District | 17 Nov 1940 | 01 Oct 1940 |
| Southern District | 17 Nov 1940 | 01 Oct 1940 |
| Tel Aviv | 17 Nov 1940 | 01 Oct 1940 |
DST Changes Summary for Israel
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 27 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 26 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 24 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 29 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 23 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 27 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Israel
Does Israel use Daylight Saving Time in 1940?
Yes, Israel observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1940 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Israel?
The next scheduled time transition in Israel will take place on Tuesday, 01 October 1940. At 02:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
Does all of Israel follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Israel spans 3 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each district.
How will the next transition affect the day in Israel?
Following the shift on 01 Oct 1940, you will notice that there is more light in the morning compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this backward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.