Current Time in Jerusalem, Israel 🇮🇱
The current local time in Jerusalem, Israel is 21:19:03 (IDT) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Jerusalem is currently on daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 936,000. The sun rises at about 05:37 and sets at 19:49 today (14h 12m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 19:49
- 14h 12m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel keeps IDT (UTC+03:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Jerusalem is on summer (DST) time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 05:37 and sets at about 19:49 local time, giving Jerusalem 14h 12m of daylight.
Right now it is 21:19 on Tuesday in Jerusalem (UTC+03:00). When it is 21:19 here, it is 14:19 in New York (7h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
Need a reminder on Jerusalem time rather than your own clock? A browser alarm handles that as long as the tab stays open and the device is awake - here is how an online alarm clock works.
Quick scheduling notes for Jerusalem
- Use the Asia/Jerusalem IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is active now, so compare the current UTC offset before booking calls.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Jerusalem to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14:19 Tue | 7h behind |
| Los Angeles | 11:19 Tue | 10h behind |
| London | 19:19 Tue | 2h behind |
| Paris | 20:19 Tue | 1h behind |
| Dubai | 22:19 Tue | 1h ahead |
| Mumbai | 23:49 Tue | 2.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 02:19 Wed | 5h ahead |
| Tokyo | 03:19 Wed | 6h ahead |
| Sydney | 04:19 Wed | 7h ahead |
Best next checks from Jerusalem
Compare Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem
For a normal business-hours call, 16:00-17:00 in Jerusalem overlaps with 09:00-10:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Jerusalem time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 16:00-17:00 | 09:00-10:00 | 1 hour |
| 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 | 09:00-16:00 | 10:00-17:00 | 7 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-14:30 | 11:30-17:00 | 5.5 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.
Jerusalem time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Jerusalem in?
Jerusalem uses IDT (UTC+03:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem today?
Today the sun rises around 05:37 and sets around 19:49 in Jerusalem, about 14h 12m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Jerusalem and other cities?
When it is 21:19 in Jerusalem, it is 14:19 in New York (7h behind). See the table above for Jerusalem's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Jerusalem
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.
Local entity signals for Jerusalem
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Jerusalem.
| Country | Israel |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Asia/Jerusalem (UTC+02:00) |
| Coordinates | 31.77, 35.21 |
| Population signal | About 936,000 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:37, sunset 19:49, 14h 12m 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: 31.77° N, 35.21° E
Population: 936,000
Country: 🇮🇱 Israel
Timezone: IST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: IDT)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Israel: IST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Israel: IDT