Current Time in Haifa, Israel 🇮🇱
The current local time in Haifa, Israel is 14:05:38 (IST) on Friday, 30 October 2026. Haifa is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 285,316. The sun rises at about 05:56 and sets at 16:51 today (10h 55m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 16:51
- 10h 55m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Haifa
Haifa, Israel keeps IST (UTC+02:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Haifa is on standard time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 05:56 and sets at about 16:51 local time, giving Haifa 10h 55m of daylight.
Right now it is 14:05 on Friday in Haifa (UTC+02:00). When it is 14:05 here, it is 08:05 in New York (6h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Haifa
- Use the Asia/Jerusalem IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Haifa to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 08:05 Fri | 6h behind |
| Los Angeles | 05:05 Fri | 9h behind |
| London | 12:05 Fri | 2h behind |
| Paris | 13:05 Fri | 1h behind |
| Dubai | 16:05 Fri | 2h ahead |
| Mumbai | 17:35 Fri | 3.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 20:05 Fri | 6h ahead |
| Tokyo | 21:05 Fri | 7h ahead |
| Sydney | 23:05 Fri | 9h ahead |
Best next checks from Haifa
Compare Haifa with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Israel.
Business-hours overlap from Haifa
For a normal business-hours call, 15:00-17:00 in Haifa overlaps with 09:00-11:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Haifa time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 15:00-17:00 | 09:00-11:00 | 2 hours |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 11:00-17:00 | 09:00-15:00 | 6 hours |
| Paris | 10:00-17:00 | 09:00-16:00 | 7 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-15:00 | 11:00-17:00 | 6 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-13:30 | 12:30-17:00 | 4.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Haifa time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Haifa in?
Haifa uses IST (UTC+02:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Haifa observe daylight saving time?
Yes - Clocks go forward an hour in spring and back an hour in autumn, so the local offset changes twice a year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Haifa today?
Today the sun rises around 05:56 and sets around 16:51 in Haifa, about 10h 55m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Haifa and other cities?
When it is 14:05 in Haifa, it is 08:05 in New York (6h behind). See the table above for Haifa's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Haifa
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Asia/Jerusalem IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Israel time page.
Location and time-zone details for Haifa
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | Israel |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Asia/Jerusalem (UTC+02:00) |
| Coordinates | 32.82, 34.99 |
| Population signal | About 285,316 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:56, sunset 16:51, 10h 55m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Asia/Jerusalem time-zone page for rules, the Israel country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 32.82° N, 34.99° E
Population: 285,316
Country: 🇮🇱 Israel
Timezone: IST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Israel: IST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Israel: IDT