Current Time in IDT (Israel Daylight Time)
About IDT
The daylight saving time used in Israel. It is one hour ahead of Israel Standard Time (IST, UTC+02:00). The dates for IDT are determined annually by the Israeli government but generally run from spring to autumn.
UTC Offset: +03:00
Current time shown is based on the representative IANA zone: Asia/Jerusalem
Israel Daylight Time (IDT): A Complete Guide
Israel Daylight Time (IDT) is the daylight saving time observed in Israel, operating at UTC+03:00. It replaces Israel Standard Time (IST, UTC+02:00) during the summer months to extend evening daylight. This zone is used exclusively in Israel, covering major cities like Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Beersheba.
What is Israel Daylight Time?
Israel Daylight Time (IDT) is the daylight saving time (DST) variant of Israel Standard Time (IST). The abbreviation IDT is used during DST, while IST refers to the standard time (UTC+02:00). IDT is observed from the Friday before the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October, following Israel's DST schedule.
Time Offset and DST Details
Standard offset: UTC+02:00 (IST). Daylight offset: UTC+03:00 (IDT). Clocks spring forward by 1 hour at 02:00 (IST) to 03:00 (IDT) on the Friday before the last Sunday of March. They fall back at 02:00 (IDT) to 01:00 (IST) on the last Sunday of October.
Coverage: Regions, Countries, and Cities
- Country: Israel (entire territory).
- IANA time zones: Asia/Jerusalem, Asia/Tel_Aviv, Israel.
- Major cities: Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Rishon LeZion, Petah Tikva, Ashdod, Netanya, Beersheba, Holon, Bnei Brak.
Difference from Neighboring Zones
- Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+03:00): IDT shares the same offset as EEST (e.g., Greece, Finland) but DST transitions differ. Israel shifts on a Friday before the last Sunday of March, while most EEST zones shift on the last Sunday of March. This can cause a 1-hour difference during transition weeks.
- Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+03:00): AST is used year-round in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, etc., with no DST. During IDT, Israel is at the same offset as AST; during IST, Israel is 1 hour behind AST.
- Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+02:00): During winter, Israel (IST) matches EET. During summer, IDT is 1 hour ahead of EET.
Practical Business Hours Guidance
When contacting Israel from abroad, note that IDT is UTC+03:00. Typical business hours in Israel are 08:00–17:00 IDT (05:00–14:00 UTC). For example, a 10:00 AM IDT meeting is 07:00 UTC. During IST (winter), business hours shift to 08:00–17:00 IST (06:00–15:00 UTC). Be aware of DST transitions: in March, clocks spring forward, losing an hour; in October, clocks fall back, gaining an hour.
Key Facts
- IDT is only used in Israel; no other country observes it.
- The DST schedule is determined by Israeli law and can change; always check current rules.
- Israel's DST period is longer than many European countries, starting earlier and ending later.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Israel?
Check a world clock. Israel observes IDT (UTC+03:00) from late March to late October, and IST (UTC+02:00) the rest of the year.
Does Israel observe daylight saving time every year?
Yes, Israel has observed DST since 1948, with varying schedules. Currently, it runs from the Friday before the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October.
What is the difference between IDT and IST?
IDT (Israel Daylight Time) is UTC+03:00, used during summer. IST (Israel Standard Time) is UTC+02:00, used during winter. IDT is 1 hour ahead of IST.
Is Israel on the same time as Jordan or Egypt?
Jordan and Egypt also observe DST but with different schedules. During summer, all three are at UTC+03:00, but transition dates may differ, causing temporary differences.
When do clocks change in Israel in 2025?
In 2025, DST starts on Friday, March 28 (clocks forward at 02:00 IST) and ends on Sunday, October 26 (clocks back at 02:00 IDT). Always verify as dates can change.
What is the time zone for Jerusalem?
Jerusalem uses Asia/Jerusalem time zone, which follows IDT (UTC+03:00) during summer and IST (UTC+02:00) during winter.