Live Clock for the IDT Time Zone
Israel Daylight Time
About IDT Israel Daylight Time
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
IDT at a glance
| Right now | 01:03 on Saturday |
|---|---|
| UTC offset | UTC+03:00 (3 hours ahead of UTC) |
| Full name | Israel Daylight Time |
| Countries | 1 |
| IANA zones | 3 |
What is IDT?
IDT is a time zone that is currently UTC+03:00 - that's 3 hours ahead of UTC. Its full name is Israel Daylight Time. Right now the local time on IDT is 01:03. Today 1 country (including Israel) and 3 IANA database zones sit at this offset, which is why IDT is a useful shorthand even though the exact local rules differ from place to place.
How to convert IDT to UTC
For quick planning, use today's offset as a rule of thumb: 12:00 UTC = 15:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 06:00 UTC. The live clock above is the safest reference when daylight saving or regional rules may apply.
Which countries use IDT?
IDT is used across Israel. Open a country to see all of its cities and their local time.
IANA time zones in IDT
IDT maps to the IANA database zones Asia/Jerusalem, Asia/Tel_Aviv and Israel. Each zone page shows its exact rules, including any daylight saving changes.
💡 Tip: Comparing times? IDT is 3 hours ahead of UTC. Use the IANA links and country links on this page when you need the exact local rule for a real place, not just the offset.
IDT - Frequently asked questions
What is IDT?
IDT is a time zone currently UTC+03:00 (3 hours ahead of UTC). Its full name is Israel Daylight Time.
What is the UTC offset of IDT?
IDT is UTC+03:00 right now - 3 hours ahead of UTC.
Which countries are on IDT?
IDT is used in Israel.
What time is it in IDT now?
The current time on IDT is 01:03 on Saturday. The clock above updates every second.
How Alarm.now explains IDT
Abbreviation, offset, and IANA zones
IDT is shown as a time-zone group for Israel Daylight Time with offset +03:00. The page links the abbreviation to the IANA zones and countries that use it, which helps distinguish a short label from an exact time-zone rule set.
When to use a specific IANA page
Use this group page for an overview of the abbreviation and offset. Use a linked IANA time-zone page when you need exact daylight-saving rules for a calendar, app, or future-date comparison.