Daylight Savings Time Changes in Israel 🇮🇱 (1948)
| Country: | Israel |
| Capital: | Jerusalem |
| Abbreviations: | IL, ISR |
| IANA Time Zones: | 3 |
| Dial Code: | +972 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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After
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23 MAY
23 May 1948 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 23 May 1948, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 2 hour to
Sunday, 23 May 1948, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 23 May 1948 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
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After
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1 NOV
01 Nov 1948 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 01 November 1948, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, 01 November 1948, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 01 Nov 1948 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Israel (1948)
| District | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Central District | 23 May 1948 | 01 Nov 1948 |
| Haifa | 23 May 1948 | 01 Nov 1948 |
| Jerusalem | 23 May 1948 | 01 Nov 1948 |
| Judea and Samaria Area | 23 May 1948 | 01 Nov 1948 |
| Northern District | 23 May 1948 | 01 Nov 1948 |
| Southern District | 23 May 1948 | 01 Nov 1948 |
| Tel Aviv | 23 May 1948 | 01 Nov 1948 |
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 1948?
Yes, Israel observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1948 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 Sunday, 23 May 1948. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 2 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
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 23 May 1948, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.