Israel — Time & Date Guide
Complete time and date reference for Israel. Find the current timezone, UTC offset, public holidays, DST schedule, sunrise and sunset times, and links to live clocks for major cities.
Key Facts
Primary Timezone
Asia/Jerusalem
UTC Offset (Standard)
UTC+2
Capital
Jerusalem
DST
Observed
Calling Code
+972
Currency
ILS
Region
Asia
Country Code
IL
Current Time in Israel
The primary timezone is Asia/Jerusalem (currently UTC+2). Israel has 2 major cities tracked below.
View Israel World Clock →Public Holidays in Israel — 2026
View the complete list of official public holidays in Israel for 2026 and other years, including national holidays and observances.
Israel Holidays 2026 →Sunrise & Sunset in Israel
Find daily sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times for cities in Israel.
Israel Sunrise & Sunset →Daylight Saving Time in Israel
Israel observes daylight saving time. Find exact clock change dates, UTC offset changes, and which cities are affected.
Israel DST 2026 →Frequently Asked Questions
What timezone is Israel in?
Israel uses the Asia/Jerusalem timezone. The standard UTC offset is UTC+2. During daylight saving time, the offset shifts by one hour.
Does Israel observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Israel observes daylight saving time (DST). Clocks spring forward in spring and fall back in autumn. Visit the DST page for exact dates.
What are the public holidays in Israel?
Israel has a number of official public holidays throughout the year. You can view the complete list for 2026 and other years on the Israel holidays page on TimeandTool.
What is the capital of Israel?
The capital of Israel is Jerusalem. The country's calling code is +972 and its currency is ILS.
What is the current time in Israel?
The current UTC offset in Israel is UTC+2 (Asia/Jerusalem). Visit the world clock page for Israel to see live times for cities in the country.