Time in Rishon LeZion, Israel
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
When Rishon LeZion changes its clocks
Rishon LeZion is one of the places that still shifts its clocks twice a year
Rishon LeZion keeps Israel Standard Time at UTC+02:00 for most of the year, and moves to Israel Daylight Time at UTC+03:00 during its summer. The shift is 1 hour.
Next change
26 March 2027 — clocks move forward by 1 hour, from UTC+02:00 to UTC+03:00.
Upcoming transition dates
- 27 March 2026 — forward to UTC+03:00
- 25 October 2026 — back to UTC+02:00
- 26 March 2027 — forward to UTC+03:00
- 31 October 2027 — back to UTC+02:00
- 24 March 2028 — forward to UTC+03:00
- 29 October 2028 — back to UTC+02:00
When the gap to Rishon LeZion changes
Dates in the next year where the difference shifts, by counterpart city
The difference between two cities is not a constant. It changes whenever either side moves its clocks — and because regions switch on different dates, there are short windows each year when the usual gap is wrong. These are the dates that matter for Rishon LeZion:
London (United Kingdom)
- From 26 March 2027: Rishon LeZion is 3 hours ahead of London
- From 28 March 2027: Rishon LeZion is 2 hours ahead of London
- From 31 October 2027: Rishon LeZion is 1 hour ahead of London
Frankfurt (Germany)
- From 26 March 2027: Rishon LeZion is 2 hours ahead of Frankfurt
- From 28 March 2027: Rishon LeZion is 1 hour ahead of Frankfurt
- From 31 October 2027: Rishon LeZion is on the same clock
Sydney (Australia)
- From 26 March 2027: Rishon LeZion is 8 hours behind Sydney
- From 4 April 2027: Rishon LeZion is 7 hours behind Sydney
- From 3 October 2027: Rishon LeZion is 8 hours behind Sydney
- From 31 October 2027: Rishon LeZion is 9 hours behind Sydney
Daylight and the sun over Rishon LeZion
Rishon LeZion sits at 31.97°, 34.79°
Longest day
14h 15m of daylight
Shortest day
10h 03m of daylight
Yearly swing
4h 11m between them
Clock time versus solar time
When the clock in Rishon LeZion reads 12:00, the sun is already past overhead — the civil clock runs 19 minutes behind mean solar time here.
During summer time that gap widens to 41 minutes ahead of the sun, which is the whole point of the exercise — shifting daylight into the evening.
How Rishon LeZion's clock got here
Read from the IANA Time Zone Database, the same rules Linux, macOS and Android use
Rishon LeZion last changed its standard offset 108 years ago, in 1918, when it moved from UTC+2:21 to UTC+2 — 21 minutes in a single step.
When the clocks change here
Clocks go forward on the fourth Friday in March, a rule the tzdb has applied since 2013.
It changed once:
- 2013from last Friday in April to fourth Friday in March
Daylight saving began here in 1918, under a rule set the tzdb calls "Zion". That was 108 years ago.
Before any of this, Rishon LeZion kept local mean time — solar noon by definition — at UTC+2:21, until 1880. Standard time zones were an attempt to replace that with something people could agree on, and the Rishon LeZion clock still carries the residue of that original figure.
Every date above is a record in the IANA Time Zone Database, not an estimate. The database is maintained by volunteers who track official announcements; if a government changes its rules, these figures change with it.
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Best Times to Contact Rishon LeZion
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Business Hours
Typically 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM local time
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Evenings 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM local time
Ideal for catching up with family and friends
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Cultural Business Context
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Business hours: 09:00 - 18:00 | Weekend: Friday, Saturday | Lunch: 13:00 - 14:00
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These share the Asia/Jerusalem zone, so they keep the same time as Rishon LeZion and change their clocks on the same dates.
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Common Questions About Rishon LeZion Time
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Rishon LeZion in?
Rishon LeZion operates in the Asia/Jerusalem time zone, known as Israel Standard Time, currently UTC+02:00 (UTC+03:00 during summer time). This clock applies that offset directly from the IANA time zone database.
Does Rishon LeZion observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Rishon LeZion shifts its clocks by 1 hour, between UTC+02:00 and UTC+03:00. The next change is on 26 March 2027.
What's the time difference between Rishon LeZion and my location?
The time comparison tool above shows the current time difference. You can also use our meeting coordinator to find the best times for calls across different time zones.
How accurate is this Rishon LeZion clock?
Our clock synchronizes with your device's time and applies the official Asia/Jerusalem time zone offset. It updates every second and automatically handles daylight saving time, ensuring accuracy within a second.
Can I use this for scheduling meetings in Rishon LeZion?
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Time Zone Facts About Rishon LeZion
Interesting information about Rishon LeZion's time
IANA identifier
Asia/Jerusalem
Standard time name
Israel Standard Time
Standard offset
UTC+02:00
Daylight saving
Observed — clocks shift 1 hour to UTC+03:00
Region
Asia