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When do the clocks change in Israel?
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In Israel, clocks go forward 1 hour on Friday, March 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM local time; clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM local time. In 2027: forward 1 hour on Friday, March 26; back 1 hour on Sunday, October 31.
Israel clock changes 2026
| Date | Clocks go | Local time | New offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Mar 27, 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 02:00 → 03:00 | UTC+3 (IDT) |
| Sun, Oct 25, 2026 | Back 1 hour | 02:00 → 01:00 | UTC+2 (IST) |
Israel clock changes 2027
| Date | Clocks go | Local time | New offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 02:00 → 03:00 | UTC+3 (IDT) |
| Sun, Oct 31, 2027 | Back 1 hour | 02:00 → 01:00 | UTC+2 (IST) |
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Questions people ask
When do the clocks change in Israel?
In Israel, clocks go forward 1 hour on Friday, March 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM local time; clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM local time. In 2027: forward 1 hour on Friday, March 26; back 1 hour on Sunday, October 31.
Does Israel have daylight saving time?
Yes. In Israel, clocks go forward 1 hour on Friday, March 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM local time; clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM local time. In 2027: forward 1 hour on Friday, March 26; back 1 hour on Sunday, October 31.
What time zone is Israel in?
Israel uses UTC+2, UTC+3 during the year. See the current time in Israel.
Source: IANA time zone database, version 2026e, the same data phones and computers use. History is shown from 1970, the period the database documents reliably.