Time in Tel Aviv, Israel
Monday, September 21, 2026
When Tel Aviv changes its clocks
Tel Aviv is one of the places that still shifts its clocks twice a year
Tel Aviv 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
25 October 2026 — clocks move back by 1 hour, from UTC+03:00 to UTC+02:00.
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 Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv:
London (United Kingdom)
- From 25 October 2026: Tel Aviv is 1 hour ahead of London
- From 26 March 2027: Tel Aviv is 3 hours ahead of London
- From 28 March 2027: Tel Aviv is 2 hours ahead of London
Frankfurt (Germany)
- From 25 October 2026: Tel Aviv is on the same clock
- From 26 March 2027: Tel Aviv is 2 hours ahead of Frankfurt
- From 28 March 2027: Tel Aviv is 1 hour ahead of Frankfurt
Sydney (Australia)
- From 4 October 2026: Tel Aviv is 8 hours behind Sydney
- From 25 October 2026: Tel Aviv is 9 hours behind Sydney
- From 26 March 2027: Tel Aviv is 8 hours behind Sydney
- From 4 April 2027: Tel Aviv is 7 hours behind Sydney
Daylight and the sun over Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv sits at 32.08°, 34.78°
Longest day
14h 15m of daylight
Shortest day
10h 03m of daylight
Yearly swing
4h 12m between them
Clock time versus solar time
When the clock in Tel Aviv 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.
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Best Times to Contact Tel Aviv
Optimal calling and meeting hours
Business Hours
Typically 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM local time
Best for professional calls, meetings, and business inquiries
Personal Calls
Evenings 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM local time
Ideal for catching up with family and friends
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Cultural Business Context
Tel Aviv, Israel • 12:24 local time
Great Time!
Good time for business communication
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Cultural Alerts & Holidays
Day of Atonement — the country stops completely, including broadcast and air traffic - Businesses closed
Festival of Booths - Reduced business hours
Business Hours Timeline
Best Times to Contact
Times to Avoid
Business hours: 09:00 - 18:00 | Weekend: Friday, Saturday | Lunch: 13:00 - 14:00
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Places related to Tel Aviv
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On exactly the same clock as Tel Aviv
These share the Asia/Jerusalem zone, so they keep the same time as Tel Aviv and change their clocks on the same dates.
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Common Questions About Tel Aviv Time
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Tel Aviv in?
Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Tel Aviv shifts its clocks by 1 hour, between UTC+02:00 and UTC+03:00. The next change is on 25 October 2026.
What's the time difference between Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv?
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Time Zone Facts About Tel Aviv
Interesting information about Tel Aviv'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