Daylight Savings Time Changes in Israel 🇮🇱 (2003)
| Country: | Israel |
| Capital: | Jerusalem |
| Abbreviations: | IL, ISR |
| IANA Time Zones: | 3 |
| Dial Code: | +972 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
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59
After
02
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00
28 MAR
28 Mar 2003 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 28 March 2003, 00:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Friday, 28 March 2003, 02:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 28 Mar 2003 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
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59
After
00
:
00
3 OCT
03 Oct 2003 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 03 October 2003, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Friday, 03 October 2003, 00:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 03 Oct 2003 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Israel (2003)
| District | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Central District | 28 Mar 2003 | 03 Oct 2003 |
| Haifa | 28 Mar 2003 | 03 Oct 2003 |
| Jerusalem | 28 Mar 2003 | 03 Oct 2003 |
| Judea and Samaria Area | 28 Mar 2003 | 03 Oct 2003 |
| Northern District | 28 Mar 2003 | 03 Oct 2003 |
| Southern District | 28 Mar 2003 | 03 Oct 2003 |
| Tel Aviv | 28 Mar 2003 | 03 Oct 2003 |
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 2003?
Yes, Israel observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2003 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 Friday, 28 March 2003. At 00:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 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 28 Mar 2003, 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.