Current local time in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv, Israel, uses the Asia/Jerusalem time zone (Israel Standard Time / Israel Daylight Time). Clocks change 2 times in 2026. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Israel Daylight Time
- UTC offset now
- UTC+3
- Daylight saving
- Next change Sunday, October 25, 2026: UTC+3 → UTC+2
- Dialing code
- +972
The time zone, at a glance.
Tel Aviv follows Asia/Jerusalem. There are 2 clock changes scheduled in 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
01:59 is followed by 03:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC+2 → UTC+32026-03-27 00:00 UTC01:59 is followed by 01:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC+3 → UTC+22026-10-24 23:00 UTC2027
01:59 is followed by 03:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC+2 → UTC+32027-03-26 00:00 UTC01:59 is followed by 01:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC+3 → UTC+22027-10-30 23:00 UTCFuture dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Tel Aviv.
Of these monthly samples, Jun has the most daylight (14h 14m) and Dec the least (10h 4m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 6:41 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 17m | UTC+2 |
| Feb 15 | 6:23 AM | 5:27 PM | 11h 4m | UTC+2 |
| Mar 15 | 5:51 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 57m | UTC+2 |
| Apr 15 | 6:12 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 58m | UTC+3 |
| May 15 | 5:43 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 48m | UTC+3 |
| Jun 15 | 5:34 AM | 7:48 PM | 14h 14m | UTC+3 |
| Jul 15 | 5:45 AM | 7:48 PM | 14h 3m | UTC+3 |
| Aug 15 | 6:05 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 20m | UTC+3 |
| Sep 15 | 6:24 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 22m | UTC+3 |
| Oct 15 | 6:44 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 24m | UTC+3 |
| Nov 15 | 6:09 AM | 4:41 PM | 10h 32m | UTC+2 |
| Dec 15 | 6:33 AM | 4:37 PM | 10h 4m | UTC+2 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
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Best times to call from Tel Aviv
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Tel Aviv time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 hours behind | 4:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–10:00 AM there) | Working hours for both |
| London | 2 hours behind | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–3:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Tokyo | 6 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM (3:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (9:00 AM–11:00 AM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Sydney | 8 hours ahead | 7:00 AM–1:00 PM (3:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Dubai | 1 hour ahead | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (10:00 AM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in Israel, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Thu, Apr 22, 2027 · Passover (Pesach)
- Wed, Apr 28, 2027 · Mimouna, Seventh day of Passover
- Wed, May 12, 2027 · Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut)
- Fri, Jun 11, 2027 · Shavuot (Feast of Weeks)
- Sat, Oct 2, 2027 · Rosh Hashanah (Yom Teruah)
- Sun, Oct 3, 2027 · Rosh Hashanah (Day 2)
Airports serving Tel Aviv
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- TLV Ben Gurion International Airport · 13 km
Places that share Tel Aviv’s clock
These places use the same Asia/Jerusalem rules, so their time always matches Tel Aviv, including clock changes.
- Tel Aviv-Yafo
- Jerusalem
- Haifa
- Beer Sheva
- Nazareth
- Ramla
Also on UTC+3 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match Tel Aviv today but may differ after a clock change.
- Russia
- Turkey
- Egypt
- Iraq
- Saudi Arabia
- Ethiopia
- Kenya
- Tanzania
- Syria
- Ukraine
- Greece
- Yemen
- Romania
- Lebanon
- Belarus
- Madagascar
- Uganda
- Qatar
Questions about time in Tel Aviv
What time zone is Tel Aviv in?
Tel Aviv uses the IANA time zone Asia/Jerusalem, known as Israel Standard Time in winter and Israel Daylight Time in summer. Its offset is UTC+2 or UTC+3 depending on the date.
Does Tel Aviv observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks go forward on Friday, March 27, 2026 and go back on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from UTC+3 to UTC+2.
What is the time difference between Tel Aviv and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is 7 hours behind Tel Aviv; London is 2 hours behind Tel Aviv; Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Tel Aviv; Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Tel Aviv; Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Tel Aviv; Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Tel Aviv.
How do I call Tel Aviv from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +972, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Tel Aviv as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use Asia/Jerusalem. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.