Current Time in Israel 🇮🇱
Check the current local time anywhere in Israel. Below you'll find live clocks for Israel's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Capital City: Jerusalem
- Jerusalem (Pop. 936,000)
- Tel Aviv (Pop. 432,892)
- West Jerusalem (Pop. 400,000)
- Haifa (Pop. 285,316)
- Rishon LeTsiyyon (Pop. 258,535)
ISO Alpha-2: IL
ISO Alpha-3: ISR
UTC Offset: UTC+02:00
Current Time in Major Cities in Israel
- Ariel Sun 04:38:00
- Ashdod Sun 04:38:00
- Bnei Brak Sun 04:38:00
- Haifa Sun 04:38:00
- H̱olon Sun 04:38:00
- Jerusalem Sun 04:38:00
- Nazareth Sun 04:38:00
- Netanya Sun 04:38:00
- Petaẖ Tiqva Sun 04:38:00
- Rishon LeTsiyyon Sun 04:38:00
- Tel Aviv Sun 04:38:00
- West Jerusalem Sun 04:38:00
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Ariel | Sun 04:38:00 |
| Ashdod | Sun 04:38:00 |
| Bnei Brak | Sun 04:38:00 |
| Haifa | Sun 04:38:00 |
| H̱olon | Sun 04:38:00 |
| Jerusalem | Sun 04:38:00 |
| Nazareth | Sun 04:38:00 |
| Netanya | Sun 04:38:00 |
| Petaẖ Tiqva | Sun 04:38:00 |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon | Sun 04:38:00 |
| Tel Aviv | Sun 04:38:00 |
| West Jerusalem | Sun 04:38:00 |
IANA time zones in Israel
Israel maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- Asia/Jerusalem IST · UTC+02:00
- Asia/Tel_Aviv IST · UTC+02:00
- Israel IST · UTC+02:00
Does Israel have multiple time zones?
Yes. Israel uses more than one IANA time zone, so the current local time can differ by city or region. For scheduling, compare the exact city on the world cities list or use the time zone converter.
| IANA time zone | Current standard offset |
|---|---|
| Asia/Jerusalem | UTC+02:00 |
| Asia/Tel_Aviv | UTC+02:00 |
| Israel | UTC+02:00 |
Why this matters
A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Israel at a glance
| Current main time | 04:38 on Sunday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | Yes - Clocks change twice a year |
| Zone names | IDT |
| Capital | Jerusalem |
| Cities tracked | 12 |
How many time zones does Israel have?
Israel keeps one time zone across the whole country, so the clock reads the same everywhere - Currently UTC+03:00.
Does Israel change its clocks for daylight saving?
Yes. At least part of Israel uses daylight saving time. The clocks jump forward one hour in spring and fall back one hour in autumn, so the UTC offset changes for part of the year. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Israel
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 15:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 06:00 UTC. If Israel has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Israel
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Jerusalem or another major city in Israel. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Israel
The capital of Israel is Jerusalem. The biggest cities in Israel include Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, West Jerusalem, Haifa and Rishon LeTsiyyon. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Israel has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Israel - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Israel have?
Israel uses one time zone nationwide.
Does Israel use daylight saving time?
Yes - Part of the country moves the clocks forward an hour in spring and back in autumn.
What time is it in Israel right now?
It is about 04:38 on Sunday in the main time zone of Israel. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Israel?
The capital of Israel is Jerusalem. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Israel time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects Israel to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Jerusalem, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Israel 🇮🇱 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | IL / ISR |
| Capital city clock | Jerusalem |
| Cities shown | 12 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 3 listed zones |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+02:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Jerusalem time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.