Daylight Savings Time Changes in Israel 🇮🇱 (2032)
| Country: | Israel |
| Capital: | Jerusalem |
| Abbreviations: | IL, ISR |
| IANA Time Zones: | 3 |
| Dial Code: | +972 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
26 MAR
26 Mar 2032 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 26 March 2032, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Friday, 26 March 2032, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 26 Mar 2032 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
01
:
59
After
01
:
00
31 OCT
31 Oct 2032 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 31 October 2032, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 31 October 2032, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 31 Oct 2032 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Israel (2032)
| District | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Central District | 26 Mar 2032 | 31 Oct 2032 |
| Haifa | 26 Mar 2032 | 31 Oct 2032 |
| Jerusalem | 26 Mar 2032 | 31 Oct 2032 |
| Judea and Samaria Area | 26 Mar 2032 | 31 Oct 2032 |
| Northern District | 26 Mar 2032 | 31 Oct 2032 |
| Southern District | 26 Mar 2032 | 31 Oct 2032 |
| Tel Aviv | 26 Mar 2032 | 31 Oct 2032 |
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 2032?
Yes, Israel observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2032 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, 26 March 2032. At 01:59 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 26 Mar 2032, 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.